Panasonic LZ40 vs Sony A100

Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic LZ40 and Sony A100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the LZ40 (20MP) and A100 (10MP) and the LZ40 (1/2.3") and A100 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The LZ40 was launched 7 years later than the A100 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the LZ40 grades versus the A100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic LZ40 Gallery and Sony A100 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LZ40 offers exterior 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 Sony A100 has proportions of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic LZ40 and Sony A100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the LZ40 against the A100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LZ40 and A100 is 67 and 64 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the LZ40 and A100.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The LZ40 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic LZ40 will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher LZ40 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.