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Panasonic LZ40 vs Sony HX200V

Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
35
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

Panasonic LZ40 vs Sony HX200V Key Specs

Panasonic LZ40
(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  • Superseded the Panasonic LZ30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
(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  • Superseded the Sony HX100V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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Panasonic LZ40 vs Sony HX200V Overview

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").

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The 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 
IntroducedJanuary 2014May 2012Fresher by 21 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Panasonic LZ40

 HX200V LZ40 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic LZ40 and Sony HX200V

 LZ40 HX200V 
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the LZ40 and HX200V is 67 and 66 respectively.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Panasonic LZ40 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LZ40 vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Portrait photography info
Sony HX200V Portrait photography info
40
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
45
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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Street Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Street photography advice
Sony HX200V Street photography advice
45
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)
51
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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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Sports photography advice
Sony HX200V Sports photography advice
47
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
56
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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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic LZ40
Travel photography with Sony HX200V
55
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)
57
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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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Landscape photography details
Sony HX200V Landscape photography details
44
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
50
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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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Vlogging details
Sony HX200V Vlogging details
27
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)
27
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

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LZ40 and Sony HX200V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40Sony 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