Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic LZ40
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Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic LZ40 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic LZ40 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Panasonic LZ40
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Panasonic LZ20
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Announced | January 2014 | July 2012 | Fresher by 17 months |
Common features in the Panasonic LZ20 and Panasonic LZ40
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Identical 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).
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.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic LZ40 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 | |
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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 |