Panasonic LZ40 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Panasonic LZ40 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the LZ40 (20MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The LZ40 was announced within a month of the Galaxy Camera 2 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the LZ40 matches up against the Galaxy Camera 2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic LZ40 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LZ40 has got external 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 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic LZ40 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the LZ40 compared to the Galaxy Camera 2.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LZ40 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 67 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The graphic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the LZ40 and Galaxy Camera 2.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic LZ40 to give more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively.