Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax KP

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax KP, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the LZ40 (20MP) and the KP (24MP) is relatively well matched but the LZ40 (1/2.3") and KP (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The LZ40 was launched 4 years earlier than the KP and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a short view of how the LZ40 matches up versus the KP with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 and Pentax KP. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic LZ40 Gallery and Pentax KP Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LZ40 provides external measurements of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) and the Pentax KP has dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") along with a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax KP in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the LZ40 vs the KP.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the LZ40 and KP is 67 and 61 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The visual here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the LZ40 and KP.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The LZ40 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Pentax KP will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older LZ40 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.