Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic LX100

Lets look a bit more closely at the Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic LX100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ40 (14MP) and the LX100 (13MP) is pretty well matched but the FZ40 (1/2.3") and LX100 (Four Thirds) have different sensor measurements.

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The FZ40 was revealed 5 years earlier than the LX100 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FZ40 scores versus the LX100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ40 Gallery and Panasonic LX100 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ40 has got physical dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") having a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Panasonic LX100 has dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") having a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the FZ40 and the LX100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ40 and LX100 is 68 and 83 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ40 and LX100.

Plainly, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FZ40 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic FZ40 will give greater detail because of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The older FZ40 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.