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Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic LZ40

Portability
71
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
35
Overall
41

Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic LZ40 Key Specs

Panasonic LZ20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 499g - 120 x 76 x 80mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • New Model is Panasonic LZ30
Panasonic LZ40
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Older Model is Panasonic LZ30
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Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic LZ40 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Panasonic LZ40

 LZ20 LZ40 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Panasonic LZ20

 LZ40 LZ20 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014July 2012Fresher by 17 months

Common features in the Panasonic LZ20 and Panasonic LZ40

 LZ20 LZ40 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic LZ40 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic LZ40 size comparison

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

Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic LZ40 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic LZ40 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic LZ40 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic LZ40 Portrait photography advice
36
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
40
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LZ40 as a Street photography camera
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (499 grams)
45
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (524g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic LZ20
Sports photography with Panasonic LZ40
47
great zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
great battery power (380 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
47
great zoom range (22-924mm 42.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LZ40 as a Travel photography camera
58
great battery power (380 CIPA)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (525mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (499g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
55
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (22mm)
long reach (924mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (524g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 Landscape photography information
Panasonic LZ40 Landscape photography information
45
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
great battery power (380 shots)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
44
decently wide (22mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LZ40 as a Vlogging camera
25
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (499 grams)
27
decently wide (22mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
comes with microphone jack
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
more heavy than competition in class (524 grams)
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Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic LZ40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LZ20 and Panasonic LZ40
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-07-18 2014-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-525mm (21.0x) 22-924mm (42.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT Screen LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 10.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 499 gr (1.10 lbs) 524 gr (1.16 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 pictures 320 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $250 $219