Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic LZ40

Here is a in-depth review of the Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic LZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are created by Panasonic. The image resolution of the LZ20 (16MP) and the LZ40 (20MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The LZ20 was manufactured 17 months before the LZ40 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the LZ20 matches up vs the LZ40 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic LZ20 Gallery and Panasonic LZ40 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LZ20 enjoys physical dimensions of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ40 has proportions 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 LZ20 vs Panasonic LZ40 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the LZ20 versus the LZ40.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LZ20 and LZ40 is 71 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The visual below should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LZ20 and LZ40.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic LZ40 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older LZ20 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.