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Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax MX-1

Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
35
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 front
 
Pentax MX-1 front
Portability
84
Imaging
37
Features
60
Overall
46

Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax MX-1 Key Specs

Panasonic LZ40
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Previous Model is Panasonic LZ30
Pentax MX-1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 391g - 122 x 61 x 51mm
  • Released July 2013
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax MX-1 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Panasonic LZ40 and Pentax MX-1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the LZ40 (20MP) and MX-1 (12MP) and the LZ40 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The LZ40 was unveiled 7 months after the MX-1 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax MX-1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the LZ40 grades vs the MX-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Pentax MX-1

 LZ40 MX-1 
ReleasedJanuary 2014July 2013Newer by 7 months

Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Panasonic LZ40

 MX-1 LZ40 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic LZ40 and Pentax MX-1

 LZ40 MX-1 
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LZ40 offers exterior dimensions of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst the Pentax MX-1 has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the LZ40 vs the MX-1.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax MX-1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the LZ40 and MX-1 is 67 and 84 respectively.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax MX-1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The picture underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the LZ40 and MX-1.

All in all, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The LZ40 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic LZ40 will deliver extra detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer LZ40 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax MX-1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic LZ40
Portrait photography with Pentax MX-1
40
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
42
focusing manually
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Street photography factors
Pentax MX-1 Street photography factors
45
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than average (524 grams)
65
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than average (391 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Sports photography factors
Pentax MX-1 Sports photography factors
47
long zoom range (22-924mm 42.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
43
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery (290 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic LZ40
Travel photography with Pentax MX-1
55
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (22mm)
long reach (924mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (524 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
61
better than average battery (290 shots)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (391g)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Landscape photography information
Pentax MX-1 Landscape photography information
44
really wide (22mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
55
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (290 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Vlogging details
Pentax MX-1 Vlogging details
27
really wide (22mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
has external mic socket
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
heavier than average (524g)
33
really wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no microphone support
more heavy than average (391g)
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LZ40 and Pentax MX-1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40Pentax MX-1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 Pentax MX-1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-01-06 2013-07-01
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 22-924mm (42.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.80 m 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 524 grams (1.16 lbs) 391 grams (0.86 lbs)
Physical dimensions 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 49
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.3
DXO Low light score not tested 208
Other
Battery life 320 pictures 290 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-Li-106
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $219 $400