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Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic ZS40

Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
35
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front
Portability
90
Imaging
43
Features
58
Overall
49

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic ZS40 Key Specs

Panasonic LZ40
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Old Model is Panasonic LZ30
Panasonic ZS40
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ60
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS35
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS45
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic LZ40 and Panasonic ZS40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are created by Panasonic. The image resolution of the LZ40 (20MP) and the ZS40 (18MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The LZ40 was brought out very close to the ZS40 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS40 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the LZ40 grades versus the ZS40 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Panasonic ZS40

 LZ40 ZS40 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Panasonic LZ40

 ZS40 LZ40 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic LZ40 and Panasonic ZS40

 LZ40 ZS40 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2014Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. 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) whilst the Panasonic ZS40 has sizing of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the LZ40 versus the ZS40.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic ZS40 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the LZ40 and ZS40 is 67 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic ZS40 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the LZ40 and ZS40.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic LZ40 to give you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic ZS40 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS40 Portrait photography highlights
40
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
52
you can focus manually
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
has face detect focus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS40 Street photography details
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (524 grams)
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (240g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS40 Sports photography advice
47
long zoom range (22-924mm 42.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
54
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
has tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS40 Travel photography advice
55
megapixel count good (20MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (22mm)
long reach (924mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (524g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competitors in class (240 grams)
good megapixels (18MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS40 Landscape photography highlights
44
quite wide (22mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
56
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
exports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS40 Vlogging information
27
quite wide (22mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
does have external microphone port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
more heavy than competition in class (524g)
34
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (240g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LZ40 and Panasonic ZS40
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ60
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-01-06 2014-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 22-924mm (42.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.80 m 6.40 m
Flash options 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 524 grams (1.16 lb) 240 grams (0.53 lb)
Physical dimensions 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3")
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 images 300 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $219 $450