Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic ZS40
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Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic ZS40 Key Specs
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- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-72mm (F1.4-2.8) lens
- 310g - 106 x 60 x 42mm
- Introduced September 2016
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-LX15
- Earlier Model is Panasonic LX7
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- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
- Introduced January 2014
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ60
- Old Model is Panasonic ZS35
- Successor is Panasonic ZS45
Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview
Below, we will be looking at the Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic ZS40, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The resolution of the LX10 (20MP) and the ZS40 (18MP) is relatively comparable but the LX10 (1") and ZS40 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe LX10 was unveiled 2 years after the ZS40 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS40 being a Compact camera.
Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the LX10 matches up vs the ZS40 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic ZS40 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The full galleries are available at Panasonic LX10 Gallery & Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX10 over the Panasonic ZS40
LX10 | ZS40 | |||
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Introduced | September 2016 | January 2014 | More modern by 33 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 920k | Crisper screen (+120k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Panasonic LX10
ZS40 | LX10 |
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Common features in the Panasonic LX10 and Panasonic ZS40
LX10 | ZS40 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX10 has got physical measurements of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS40 has sizing of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic ZS40 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the LX10 vs the ZS40.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LX10 and ZS40 is 88 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The picture here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the LX10 and ZS40.
To sum up, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The LX10 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic LX10 will provide extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger LX10 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-LX15 | Lumix DMC-TZ60 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2016-09-19 | 2014-01-06 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
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 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-72mm (3.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | f/1.4-2.8 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 200k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.10 m (at Auto ISO) | 6.40 m |
Flash settings | 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MP4, H.264, AAC | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 310 grams (0.68 pounds) | 240 grams (0.53 pounds) |
Dimensions | 106 x 60 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") | 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 20 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 581 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 images | 300 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 sec (3 shots)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $700 | $450 |