Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic ZS20

On this page, we will be analyzing the Panasonic LZ40 versus Panasonic ZS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both built by Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the LZ40 (20MP) and ZS20 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The LZ40 was unveiled 21 months later than the ZS20 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the LZ40 grades versus the ZS20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The full galleries are available at Panasonic LZ40 Gallery and Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LZ40 offers exterior dimensions of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS20 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic LZ40 versus Panasonic ZS20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the LZ40 against the ZS20.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the LZ40 and ZS20 is 67 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The visual here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the LZ40 and ZS20.

All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic LZ40 to offer you greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher LZ40 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.