Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax Efina

In this article, we are matching up the Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax Efina, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the LZ40 (20MP) and Efina (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The LZ40 was launched 8 months later than the Efina so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the LZ40 matches up vs the Efina in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 and Pentax Efina. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic LZ40 Gallery and Pentax Efina Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LZ40 features physical measurements of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) while the Pentax Efina has measurements of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the LZ40 and the Efina.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the LZ40 and Efina is 67 and 97 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the LZ40 and Efina.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic LZ40 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern LZ40 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.