Panasonic LZ40 vs Sony RX10 III

On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic LZ40 vs Sony RX10 III, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the LZ40 (20MP) and the RX10 III (20MP) is fairly comparable but the LZ40 (1/2.3") and RX10 III (1") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The LZ40 was announced 3 years before the RX10 III which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the LZ40 scores vs the RX10 III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic LZ40 Gallery and Sony RX10 III Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LZ40 has got physical dimensions of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) while the Sony RX10 III has dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") with a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic LZ40 vs Sony RX10 III in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the LZ40 vs the RX10 III.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LZ40 and RX10 III is 67 and 53 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The pic below might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LZ40 and RX10 III.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same megapixels but not the same sensor dimensions. The LZ40 contains the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh tougher. The more aged LZ40 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.