Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS40
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71 Imaging
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Portability
90 Imaging
43 Features
58 Overall
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90 Imaging
43 Features
58 Overall
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Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS40 Key Specs
Panasonic LZ20
(Full Review)
(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
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(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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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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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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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic LZ20 Gallery & Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Panasonic ZS40
| LZ20 | ZS40 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Panasonic LZ20
| ZS40 | LZ20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2014 |  | July 2012 | Newer by 17 months |
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic LZ20 and Panasonic ZS40
| LZ20 | ZS40 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 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.
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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the LZ20 and ZS40 is 71 and 90 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic LZ20 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS40 Portrait photography details
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
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 photography with Panasonic LZ20
Street photography with Panasonic ZS40
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)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (240 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Panasonic LZ20 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS40 Sports photography features
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
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 photography with Panasonic LZ20
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS40
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)
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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Panasonic LZ20 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS40 Landscape photography factors
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
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
Photography GlossaryVlogging Comparison
Panasonic LZ20 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS40 Vlogging information
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)
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
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 | Panasonic 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 |
