Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax K-x

Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax K-x, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the LZ40 (20MP) and K-x (12MP) and the LZ40 (1/2.3") and K-x (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The LZ40 was announced 4 years after the K-x which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the LZ40 matches up versus the K-x with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 and Pentax K-x. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic LZ40 Gallery and Pentax K-x Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LZ40 enjoys physical measurements of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-x has measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

Check the Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax K-x in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the LZ40 vs the K-x.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LZ40 and K-x is 67 and 69 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the LZ40 and K-x.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The LZ40 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic LZ40 will result in greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher LZ40 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.