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Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic LZ40

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
72
Overall
60
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
35
Overall
41

Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic LZ40 Key Specs

Panasonic LX10
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-72mm (F1.4-2.8) lens
  • 310g - 106 x 60 x 42mm
  • Revealed September 2016
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-LX15
  • Previous Model is Panasonic LX7
Panasonic LZ40
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Replaced the Panasonic LZ30
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Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic LZ40 Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic LZ40, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the LX10 (20MP) and the LZ40 (20MP) is fairly close but the LX10 (1") and LZ40 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The LX10 was launched 2 years later than the LZ40 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the LX10 matches up versus the LZ40 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX10 over the Panasonic LZ40

 LX10 LZ40 
LaunchedSeptember 2016January 2014More recent by 33 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Panasonic LX10

 LZ40 LX10 

Common features in the Panasonic LX10 and Panasonic LZ40

 LX10 LZ40 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic LZ40 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX10 has got external measurements of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 310 grams (0.68 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).

Look at the Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic LZ40 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the LX10 compared to the LZ40.

Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic LZ40 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the LX10 and LZ40 is 88 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic LZ40 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic LZ40 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to see the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the LX10 and LZ40.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same MP but not the same sensor measurements. The LX10 contains the larger sensor which will make getting shallow DOF easier. The more modern LX10 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic LZ40 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX10 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LZ40 as a Portrait photography camera
65
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
40
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX10 Street photography factors
Panasonic LZ40 Street photography factors
85
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
features focus via touch
lighter than average in class (310g)
45
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition (524g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX10 Sports photography advice
Panasonic LZ40 Sports photography advice
62
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
comes with tracking focus
low battery life (260 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
47
excellent zoom range (22-924mm 42.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX10 Travel photography information
Panasonic LZ40 Travel photography information
75
lighter than average in class (310g)
features focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
low battery life (260 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
55
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (22mm)
very long zoom (924mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (524g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX10 Landscape photography info
Panasonic LZ40 Landscape photography info
70
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low battery life (260 per charge)
44
rather wide (22mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX10 Vlogging details
Panasonic LZ40 Vlogging details
38
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than average in class (310 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have mic port
27
rather wide (22mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
does have external mic socket
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
heavier than competition (524 grams)
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Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic LZ40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX10 and Panasonic LZ40
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-LX15 -
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2016-09-19 2014-01-06
Physical type Large Sensor Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Max enhanced ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-72mm (3.0x) 22-924mm (42.0x)
Max aperture f/1.4-2.8 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.10 m (at Auto ISO) 10.80 m
Flash options Auto, Auto w/ red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MP4, H.264, AAC Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 310 gr (0.68 lb) 524 gr (1.16 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 60 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 20 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 581 not tested
Other
Battery life 260 images 320 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 sec (3 shots)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $700 $219