Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax MX-1

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 and Pentax MX-1. The full galleries are available at Panasonic LZ40 Gallery and Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

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.

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

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.