Panasonic GX850 vs Panasonic LZ40

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic GX850 versus Panasonic LZ40, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The resolution of the GX850 (16MP) and the LZ40 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the GX850 (Four Thirds) and LZ40 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The GX850 was unveiled 3 years after the LZ40 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the GX850 scores against the LZ40 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40. The full galleries are available at Panasonic GX850 Gallery and Panasonic LZ40 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GX850 comes with physical dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ40 has proportions of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic GX850 versus Panasonic LZ40 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the GX850 vs the LZ40.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GX850 and LZ40 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GX850 and LZ40.

Clearly, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GX850 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic LZ40 will produce more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern GX850 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.