Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic LZ40

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic LX10 Gallery and Panasonic LZ40 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.