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Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic LZ40

Portability
66
Imaging
53
Features
88
Overall
67
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
35
Overall
41

Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic LZ40 Key Specs

Panasonic GH4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 560g - 133 x 93 x 84mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Old Model is Panasonic GH3
  • Newer Model is Panasonic GH5
Panasonic LZ40
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Replaced the Panasonic LZ30
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Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic LZ40 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic LZ40, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GH4 (16MP) and the LZ40 (20MP) is pretty close but the GH4 (Four Thirds) and LZ40 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The GH4 was manufactured 2 months later than the LZ40 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the GH4 matches up against the LZ40 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH4 over the Panasonic LZ40

 GH4 LZ40 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1036k460kSharper screen (+576k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Panasonic GH4

 LZ40 GH4 

Common features in the Panasonic GH4 and Panasonic LZ40

 GH4 LZ40 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2014Same age
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements

Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic LZ40 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GH4 features physical measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ40 has dimensions of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic LZ40 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the GH4 against the LZ40.

Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic LZ40 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GH4 and LZ40 is 66 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic LZ40 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic LZ40 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GH4 and LZ40.

Clearly, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GH4 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic LZ40 will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic LZ40 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GH4
Portrait photography with Panasonic LZ40
71
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
40
MP count decent (20MP)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH4 Street photography highlights
Panasonic LZ40 Street photography highlights
71
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
weather proofing
lighter than competition in class (560g)
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition (524g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH4 Sports photography advice
Panasonic LZ40 Sports photography advice
62
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
47
excellent zoom range (22-924mm 42.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH4 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic LZ40 Travel photography highlights
77
lighter than competition in class (560g)
weather proofing
boasts touch to focus
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
55
MP count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (22mm)
great zoom (924mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (524g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH4 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic LZ40 as a Landscape photography camera
72
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
44
rather wide (22mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GH4
Vlogging with Panasonic LZ40
71
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
offers face detect focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic support
lighter than competition in class (560 grams)
does not have image stabilization
27
rather wide (22mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
does have mic port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
heavier than competition (524g)
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Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic LZ40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH4 and Panasonic LZ40
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-02-07 2014-01-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IX -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 25600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 22-924mm (42.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.0-6.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,036k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology OLED TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.67x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 17.00 m (at ISO 200) 10.80 m
Flash options Auto, auto/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync/redeye reduction, forced off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (24p, 25p, 30p), 1920 x 1080 (24p, 25p, 30p, 50p, 60p), 1280 x 720 (24p, 25p, 30p), 640 x 480 (25p, 30p) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 560 grams (1.23 lbs) 524 grams (1.16 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 93 x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 74 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 791 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 pictures 320 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BLF19 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs (single or three-shot)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $1,500 $219