Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic ZS100

Below, we are comparing the Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic ZS100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the LZ40 (20MP) and the ZS100 (20MP) is very close but the LZ40 (1/2.3") and ZS100 (1") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The LZ40 was revealed 24 months earlier than the ZS100 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the LZ40 matches up vs the ZS100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic LZ40 Gallery & Panasonic ZS100 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic LZ40 provides exterior 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 ZS100 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic ZS100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the LZ40 versus the ZS100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LZ40 and ZS100 is 67 and 87 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through technical specs. The picture here should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the LZ40 and ZS100.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The LZ40 provides the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging. The more aged LZ40 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.