Panasonic LZ40 vs Sony RX100 IV
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Sony RX100 IV Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Launched January 2014
- Replaced the Panasonic LZ30
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 298g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Announced June 2015
- Older Model is Sony RX100 III
- Newer Model is Sony RX100 V
Panasonic LZ40 vs Sony RX100 IV Overview
Lets look much closer at the Panasonic LZ40 versus Sony RX100 IV, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the LZ40 (20MP) and the RX100 IV (20MP) is fairly well matched but the LZ40 (1/2.3") and RX100 IV (1") use totally different sensor sizing.
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks SuggestThe LZ40 was announced 17 months prior to the RX100 IV making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the LZ40 matches up against the RX100 IV when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic LZ40 vs Sony RX100 IV Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic LZ40 Gallery and Sony RX100 IV Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Sony RX100 IV
LZ40 | RX100 IV |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 IV over the Panasonic LZ40
RX100 IV | LZ40 | |||
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Announced | June 2015 | January 2014 | Fresher by 17 months | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 460k | Clearer display (+769k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic LZ40 and Sony RX100 IV
LZ40 | RX100 IV | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurement | |
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Panasonic LZ40 vs Sony RX100 IV Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic LZ40 features 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 RX100 IV has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic LZ40 versus Sony RX100 IV in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the LZ40 compared to the RX100 IV.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the LZ40 and RX100 IV is 67 and 89 respectively.
Panasonic LZ40 vs Sony RX100 IV Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the LZ40 and RX100 IV.
As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact MP but not the same sensor sizing. The LZ40 features the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging. The older LZ40 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Sony RX100 IV Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2014-01-06 | 2015-06-10 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 22-924mm (42.0x) | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-6.5 | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Highest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 16.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 10.80 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 524g (1.16 lb) | 298g (0.66 lb) |
Dimensions | 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") | 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 562 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 pictures | 280 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $219 | $898 |