Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic LZ40

Here is a complete assessment of the Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic LZ40, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the LS5 (14MP) and LZ40 (20MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The LS5 was brought out 3 years prior to the LZ40 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LS5 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the LS5 scores vs the LZ40 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic LS5 Gallery and Panasonic LZ40 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic LS5 has got physical measurements of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ40 has sizing 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 LS5 vs Panasonic LZ40 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the LS5 compared to the LZ40.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the LS5 and LZ40 is 94 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the LS5 and LZ40.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic LZ40 to provide extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older LS5 will be behind in sensor technology.