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Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic SZ10

Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
35
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic SZ10 Key Specs

Panasonic LZ40
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Old Model is Panasonic LZ30
Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Released January 2015
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic LZ40 versus Panasonic SZ10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the LZ40 (20MP) and SZ10 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The LZ40 was announced 12 months prior to the SZ10 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the LZ40 scores vs the SZ10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Panasonic SZ10

 LZ40 SZ10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Panasonic LZ40

 SZ10 LZ40 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2014More recent by 12 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Panasonic LZ40 and Panasonic SZ10

 LZ40 SZ10 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Panasonic LZ40 features external measurements of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ10 has specifications of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic LZ40 versus Panasonic SZ10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the LZ40 and the SZ10.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the LZ40 and SZ10 is 67 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The graphic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the LZ40 and SZ10.

To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic LZ40 to result in greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older LZ40 will be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Portrait photography info
Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography info
40
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
36
good MP (16MP)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Street photography camera
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than average in class (524 grams)
70
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (177 grams)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Sports photography features
Panasonic SZ10 Sports photography features
47
incredible zoom range (22-924mm 42.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.4 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Travel photography advice
Panasonic SZ10 Travel photography advice
55
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (22mm)
very long zoom (924mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (524g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
67
lighter than others in class (177 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery (200 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic LZ40
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ10
44
really wide (22mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
42
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery (200 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Vlogging features
Panasonic SZ10 Vlogging features
27
really wide (22mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
comes with microphone support
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
more heavy than average in class (524g)
32
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than others in class (177 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LZ40 and Panasonic SZ10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-01-06 2015-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
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 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 22-924mm (42.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.4 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.80 m 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 524g (1.16 lb) 177g (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 320 pictures 200 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $219 $200