Panasonic LZ40 vs Sony HX200V
Portability
67 Imaging
45 Features
35 Overall
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67 Imaging
45 Features
35 Overall
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Portability
66 Imaging
42 Features
55 Overall
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66 Imaging
42 Features
55 Overall
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Sony HX200V Key Specs
Panasonic LZ40
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
- 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
- Announced January 2014
- Superseded the Panasonic LZ30
Sony HX200V
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(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Introduced May 2012
- Superseded the Sony HX100V
- Renewed by Sony HX300
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On this page, we will be analyzing the Panasonic LZ40 versus Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the LZ40 (20MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe LZ40 was released 21 months later than the HX200V which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the LZ40 scores vs the HX200V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Sony HX200V
| LZ40 | HX200V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2014 |  | May 2012 | Fresher by 21 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Panasonic LZ40
| HX200V | LZ40 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 460k | Crisper screen (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic LZ40 and Sony HX200V
| LZ40 | HX200V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic LZ40 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LZ40 has got external measurements of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) and the Sony HX200V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic LZ40 versus Sony HX200V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the LZ40 and the HX200V.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the LZ40 and HX200V is 67 and 66 respectively.
Panasonic LZ40 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The visual here may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the LZ40 and HX200V.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic LZ40 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent LZ40 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic LZ40 Portrait photography info
Sony HX200V Portrait photography info
megapixel count good (20MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
you can focus manually
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (524g)
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competitors (583g)
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amazing zoom range (22-924mm 42.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
amazing zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
great battery (450 per charge)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (22mm)
great reach (924mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (524 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
great battery (450 shots)
MP count decent (18MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (27mm)
very long zoom (810mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (583g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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relatively wide (22mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse recording
you can focus manually
rather wide (27mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
great battery (450 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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relatively wide (22mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
has microphone port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
more heavy than competition in class (524 grams)
rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no microphone support
more heavy than competitors (583g)
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Sony HX200V Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2014-01-06 | 2012-05-11 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 22-924mm (42.0x) | 27-810mm (30.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.0-6.5 | f/2.8-5.6 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 460k dots | 922k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 10.80 m | 12.40 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 524 grams (1.16 lbs) | 583 grams (1.29 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 320 shots | 450 shots |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $219 | $480 |