Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic LX7

Below, we are comparing the Panasonic FZ40 and Panasonic LX7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the FZ40 (14MP) and LX7 (10MP) and the FZ40 (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The FZ40 was introduced 3 years prior to the LX7 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic LX7 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FZ40 scores vs the LX7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ40 Gallery and Panasonic LX7 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ40 enjoys physical measurements 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 LX7 has sizing of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ40 and Panasonic LX7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the FZ40 against the LX7.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ40 and LX7 is 68 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The pic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ40 and LX7.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FZ40 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic FZ40 will show extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FZ40 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.