Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic SZ8
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic SZ8 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
- 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
- Released January 2014
- Old Model is Panasonic LZ30
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
- Introduced January 2014
Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic SZ8 Overview
Below, we are comparing the Panasonic LZ40 and Panasonic SZ8, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are offered by Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the LZ40 (20MP) and SZ8 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe LZ40 was announced around the same time to the SZ8 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ8 being a Compact camera.
Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the LZ40 grades versus the SZ8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic SZ8 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic LZ40 Gallery & Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Panasonic SZ8
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Panasonic LZ40
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Common features in the Panasonic LZ40 and Panasonic SZ8
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Introduced | January 2014 | January 2014 | Similar age | |
Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurements | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic SZ8 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LZ40 offers outside measurements of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ8 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic LZ40 and Panasonic SZ8 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the LZ40 compared to the SZ8.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LZ40 and SZ8 is 67 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic SZ8 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the LZ40 and SZ8.
As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic LZ40 to deliver greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively.
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic SZ8 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2014-01-06 | 2014-01-06 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 16MP |
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 support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
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) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-6.5 | f/3.1-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 10.80 m | 5.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 pounds) | 159g (0.35 pounds) |
Dimensions | 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") | 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
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 photos | 200 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $219 | $275 |