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Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax K110D

Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
35
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 front
 
Pentax K110D front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
30
Overall
39

Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax K110D Key Specs

Panasonic LZ40
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand 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
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic LZ30
Pentax K110D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 585g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
  • Introduced May 2006
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax K110D Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic LZ40 and Pentax K110D, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the LZ40 (20MP) and K110D (6MP) and the LZ40 (1/2.3") and K110D (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The LZ40 was launched 7 years later than the K110D and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the LZ40 scores versus the K110D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Pentax K110D

 LZ40 K110D 
IntroducedJanuary 2014May 2006More recent by 93 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k210kSharper screen (+250k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K110D over the Panasonic LZ40

 K110D LZ40 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic LZ40 and Pentax K110D

 LZ40 K110D 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax K110D Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LZ40 enjoys outside 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 K110D has proportions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic LZ40 and Pentax K110D in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the LZ40 vs the K110D.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax K110D size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the LZ40 and K110D is 67 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax K110D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax K110D Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The photograph below should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the LZ40 and K110D.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The LZ40 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic LZ40 will offer more detail utilizing its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher LZ40 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax K110D sensor size comparison

Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax K110D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax K110D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic LZ40
Portrait photography with Pentax K110D
40
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
51
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Street photography information
Pentax K110D Street photography information
45
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition (524 grams)
56
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K110D as a Sports photography camera
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incredible zoom range (22-924mm 42.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
39
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Travel photography features
Pentax K110D Travel photography features
55
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (22mm)
very long reach (924mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (524 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
45
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Landscape photography factors
Pentax K110D Landscape photography factors
44
rather wide (22mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
46
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic LZ40
Vlogging with Pentax K110D
27
rather wide (22mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
does have external microphone socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
more heavy than competition (524 grams)
9
no video
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax K110D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LZ40 and Pentax K110D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40Pentax K110D
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 Pentax K110D
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2014-01-06 2006-05-22
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 6MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens zoom range 22-924mm (42.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.0-6.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.80 m -
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 524g (1.16 lbs) 585g (1.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $219 $1,000