Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic XS1
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic XS1 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
- Launched January 2014
- Superseded the Panasonic LZ30
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
- Announced January 2013
Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic XS1 Overview
Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic LZ40 versus Panasonic XS1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the LZ40 (20MP) and XS1 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe LZ40 was released 13 months later than the XS1 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera.
Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the LZ40 scores vs the XS1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic XS1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic LZ40 Gallery and Panasonic XS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Panasonic XS1
LZ40 | XS1 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | January 2013 | Fresher by 13 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Panasonic LZ40
XS1 | LZ40 |
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Common features in the Panasonic LZ40 and Panasonic XS1
LZ40 | XS1 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LZ40 features physical measurements of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) and the Panasonic XS1 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic LZ40 versus Panasonic XS1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the LZ40 against the XS1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the LZ40 and XS1 is 67 and 97 respectively.
Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the LZ40 and XS1.
As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic LZ40 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The newer LZ40 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2014-01-06 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 20 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 22-924mm (42.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-6.5 | f/2.8-6.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 10.80 m | 4.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 524 grams (1.16 pounds) | 103 grams (0.23 pounds) |
Dimensions | 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") | 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 260 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $219 | $130 |