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Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic LX100

Portability
68
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 front
Portability
83
Imaging
51
Features
73
Overall
59

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic LX100 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 494g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ45
Panasonic LX100
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 393g - 115 x 66 x 55mm
  • Released September 2014
  • Successor is Panasonic LX100 II
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic LX100 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Panasonic LX100

 FZ40 LX100 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 over the Panasonic FZ40

 LX100 FZ40 
ReleasedSeptember 2014July 2010Fresher by 50 months
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ40 and Panasonic LX100

 FZ40 LX100 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic LX100 Physical Comparison

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).

Check out the Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic LX100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic LX100 size comparison

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

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic LX100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic LX100 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic LX100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic LX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic LX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ40
Portrait photography with Panasonic LX100
46
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
saves RAW files
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
70
has manual focus
good MP (13MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 Street photography features
Panasonic LX100 Street photography features
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than average (494g)
76
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic LX100 Sports photography highlights
43
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
67
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (13MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic LX100 Travel photography highlights
54
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (494 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
75
comes with focus by touch
good MP (13 megapixels)
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 Landscape photography details
Panasonic LX100 Landscape photography details
51
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
73
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (13 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic LX100 Vlogging highlights
23
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
heavier than average (494 grams)
35
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic LX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ40 and Panasonic LX100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ45 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-07-21 2014-09-15
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine HD II Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 13MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4112 x 3088
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 80 200
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-75mm (3.1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/1.7-2.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,764k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.50 m 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 494 gr (1.09 lb) 393 gr (0.87 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") 115 x 66 x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 67
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 553
Other
Battery life - 300 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $420 $800