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Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax K-r

Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
35
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 front
 
Pentax K-r front
Portability
67
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax K-r Key Specs

Panasonic LZ40
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Announced January 2014
  • Old Model is Panasonic LZ30
Pentax K-r
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 598g - 125 x 97 x 68mm
  • Introduced March 2011
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax K-r Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Panasonic LZ40 versus Pentax K-r, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the LZ40 (20MP) and K-r (12MP) and the LZ40 (1/2.3") and K-r (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The LZ40 was unveiled 2 years after the K-r which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the LZ40 grades against the K-r in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Pentax K-r

 LZ40 K-r 
IntroducedJanuary 2014March 2011Newer by 35 months

Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Panasonic LZ40

 K-r LZ40 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic LZ40 and Pentax K-r

 LZ40 K-r 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax K-r Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Panasonic LZ40 comes with exterior measurements of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-r has specifications of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") having a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the LZ40 and the K-r.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax K-r size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the LZ40 and K-r is 67 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax K-r top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax K-r Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the LZ40 and K-r.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The LZ40 with its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic LZ40 will resolve extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher LZ40 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax K-r sensor size comparison

Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax K-r Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax K-r Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Portrait photography factors
Pentax K-r Portrait photography factors
40
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-r as a Street photography camera
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than average (524 grams)
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Sports photography info
Pentax K-r Sports photography info
47
long zoom range (22-924mm 42.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
55
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
not so great battery power (470 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Travel photography information
Pentax K-r Travel photography information
55
megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (22mm)
very long zoom (924mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (524 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
47
flash built-in
not so great battery power (470 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Landscape photography features
Pentax K-r Landscape photography features
44
really wide (22mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
65
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
not so great battery power (470 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic LZ40
Vlogging with Pentax K-r
27
really wide (22mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
includes external mic jack
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
heavier than average (524 grams)
26
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focus
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax K-r Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LZ40 and Pentax K-r
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40Pentax K-r
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 Pentax K-r
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2014-01-06 2011-03-11
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Prime II
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 22-924mm (42.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.5 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Total lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.80 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180 secs
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) 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 524g (1.16 pounds) 598g (1.32 pounds)
Dimensions 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") 125 x 97 x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 72
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 755
Other
Battery life 320 shots 470 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI109,4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $219 $1,100