Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax Q

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax Q, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the LZ40 (20MP) and Q (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The LZ40 was released 2 years after the Q which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the LZ40 scores against the Q in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 and Pentax Q. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic LZ40 Gallery and Pentax Q Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LZ40 offers exterior dimensions 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 Q has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax Q in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the LZ40 and the Q.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LZ40 and Q is 67 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LZ40 and Q.

As you can see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic LZ40 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern LZ40 provides an advantage in sensor technology.