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Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
35
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic XS1 Key Specs

Panasonic LZ40
(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  • Superseded the Panasonic LZ30
Panasonic XS1
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Panasonic XS1

 LZ40 XS1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2013Fresher by 13 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Panasonic LZ40

 XS1 LZ40 

Common features in the Panasonic LZ40 and Panasonic XS1

 LZ40 XS1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the LZ40 and XS1 is 67 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Portrait photography info
Panasonic XS1 Portrait photography info
40
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Street photography camera
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (524g)
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (103 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Sports photography details
Panasonic XS1 Sports photography details
47
great zoom range (22-924mm 42.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Travel photography info
Panasonic XS1 Travel photography info
55
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
really wide (22mm)
very long zoom (924mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (524g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than others (103g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Landscape photography details
Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography details
44
really wide (22mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
39
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic LZ40
Vlogging with Panasonic XS1
27
really wide (22mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
does have external mic jack
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
heavier than competitors in class (524 grams)
31
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (103 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LZ40 and Panasonic XS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
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