Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic ZS40

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic ZS40, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the LX7 (10MP) and ZS40 (18MP) and the LX7 (1/1.7") and ZS40 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The LX7 was launched 14 months before the ZS40 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the LX7 grades versus the ZS40 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX7 Gallery and Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX7 provides exterior measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS40 has sizing of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

See the Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic ZS40 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the LX7 and the ZS40.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX7 and ZS40 is 86 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The pic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the LX7 and ZS40.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The LX7 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Panasonic ZS40 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged LX7 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.