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Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS40

Portability
71 Imaging
39 Features
34 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front
Portability
90 Imaging
43 Features
58 Overall
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Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS40 Key Specs

Panasonic LZ20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push 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
  • Updated by Panasonic LZ30
Panasonic ZS40
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ60
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS35
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS45
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Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both built by Panasonic. The resolution of the LZ20 (16MP) and the ZS40 (18MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The LZ20 was introduced 17 months prior to the ZS40 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS40 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the LZ20 scores against the ZS40 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Panasonic ZS40

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Panasonic LZ20

		

		

			
 ZS40 LZ20 
ReleasedJanuary 2014July 2012Newer by 17 months
Manually focus  Very precise focus
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic LZ20 and Panasonic ZS40

		

		

			
 LZ20 ZS40 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch display  Neither has Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LZ20 has outside dimensions of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS40 has proportions of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS40 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the LZ20 vs the ZS40.
Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS40 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the LZ20 and ZS40 is 71 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS40 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The image below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the LZ20 and ZS40.
To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS40 to show extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more aged LZ20 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS40 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic LZ20 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS40 Portrait photography details
36
 good  resolution (16MP)
 includes face detect focus
 focusing manually not possible
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
52
 manual focus
 decent sensor resolution (18MP)
 features face detection autofocus
 exports RAW files
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Panasonic LZ20
Street photography with Panasonic ZS40
45
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 more heavy than average in class (499g)
69
 image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW files
 lighter than competition in class (240 grams)
 no articulating screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Panasonic LZ20 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS40 Sports photography features
47
 excellent zoom range (25-525mm  21.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 includes tracking focus
 better than average battery (380 per charge)
 low fps (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
54
 incredible zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (18MP)
 features tracking autofocus
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Panasonic LZ20
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS40
58
 better than average battery (380 shots)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (525mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 more heavy than average in class (499g)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
 lighter than competition in class (240g)
 decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 really wide (24mm)
 long zoom (720mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic LZ20 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS40 Landscape photography factors
45
 relatively wide (25mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 better than average battery (380 per charge)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 no Timelapse recording
56
 manual focus
 really wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (18MP)
 exports RAW files
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic LZ20 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS40 Vlogging information
25
 relatively wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focus
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no microphone port
 more heavy than average in class (499g)
34
 really wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition in class (240g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 missing external microphone support
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Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LZ20 and Panasonic ZS40
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ60
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-07-18 2014-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-525mm (21.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen tech TFT Screen LCD TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 6.80 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 499 gr (1.10 pounds) 240 gr (0.53 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 shots 300 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $250 $450