Panasonic LX5 vs Panasonic LZ40

On this page, we are matching up the Panasonic LX5 versus Panasonic LZ40, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the LX5 (10MP) and LZ40 (20MP) and the LX5 (1/1.63") and LZ40 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The LX5 was announced 3 years earlier than the LZ40 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LX5 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the LX5 grades vs the LZ40 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX5 Gallery & Panasonic LZ40 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LX5 enjoys physical measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ40 has measurements of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the LX5 and the LZ40.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the LX5 and LZ40 is 88 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The visual here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the LX5 and LZ40.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The LX5 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic LZ40 will offer you more detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The older LX5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.