Panasonic LZ40 vs Sony A900
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Sony A900 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
- 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
- Released January 2014
- Earlier Model is Panasonic LZ30
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
- Introduced October 2008
- Successor is Sony A99
Photography Glossary Panasonic LZ40 vs Sony A900 Overview
On this page, we are evaluating the Panasonic LZ40 and Sony A900, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the LZ40 (20MP) and the A900 (25MP) is very similar but the LZ40 (1/2.3") and A900 (Full frame) boast different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe LZ40 was revealed 5 years after the A900 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the LZ40 grades against the A900 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Sony A900
| LZ40 | A900 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2014 |  | October 2008 | More modern by 64 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A900 over the Panasonic LZ40
| A900 | LZ40 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic LZ40 and Sony A900
| LZ40 | A900 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Absent Touch friendly display |
Panasonic LZ40 vs Sony A900 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic LZ40 features external measurements of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst the Sony A900 has sizing of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic LZ40 and Sony A900 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the LZ40 versus the A900.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the LZ40 and A900 is 67 and 54 respectively.
Panasonic LZ40 vs Sony A900 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The image below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the LZ40 and A900.
All in all, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The LZ40 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony A900 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher LZ40 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Sony A900 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
| Released | 2014-01-06 | 2008-10-22 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 861.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 25 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 6048 x 4032 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens zoom range | 22-924mm (42.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/3.0-6.5 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 460k dots | 922k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | TFT LCD | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.74x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 10.80 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/250 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) | - |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 524 grams (1.16 lbs) | 895 grams (1.97 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") | 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 79 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.3 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1431 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 320 pictures | 880 pictures |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32 |
| Card slots | One | Dual |
| Retail price | $219 | $2,736 |
