Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic LX100
68 Imaging
37 Features
40 Overall
38
83 Imaging
51 Features
73 Overall
59
Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic LX100 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic LX100 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Panasonic LX100
FZ40 | LX100 |
---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 over the Panasonic FZ40
LX100 | FZ40 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Released | September 2014 | July 2010 | Fresher by 50 months | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ40 and Panasonic LX100
FZ40 | LX100 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 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.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.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic LX100 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | Panasonic 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 |