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Panasonic LZ40 vs Sony W810

Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
35
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Panasonic LZ40 vs Sony W810 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
  • Launched January 2014
  • Replaced the Panasonic LZ30
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Released January 2014
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Sony W810 Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic LZ40 and Sony W810, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the LZ40 (20MP) and the W810 (20MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The LZ40 was brought out very close to the W810 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the LZ40 grades vs the W810 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Sony W810

 LZ40 W810 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Panasonic LZ40

 W810 LZ40 

Common features in the Panasonic LZ40 and Sony W810

 LZ40 W810 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2014Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Panasonic LZ40 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LZ40 provides physical dimensions of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) and the Sony W810 has proportions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the LZ40 versus the W810.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Sony W810 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LZ40 and W810 is 67 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LZ40 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the LZ40 and W810.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you should expect similar quality of photos however you need to factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LZ40 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LZ40 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W810 Portrait photography highlights
40
MP count good (20 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
38
decent MP (20 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Street photography factors
Sony W810 Street photography factors
45
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than others (524g)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Sports photography info
Sony W810 Sports photography info
47
long zoom range (22-924mm 42.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
provides tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W810 as a Travel photography camera
55
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (22mm)
great zoom (924mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others (524 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
67
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W810 as a Landscape photography camera
44
quite wide (22mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
41
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Vlogging details
Sony W810 Vlogging details
27
quite wide (22mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
does have external microphone socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
more heavy than others (524 grams)
32
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LZ40 and Sony W810
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2014-01-06 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 22-924mm (42.0x) 27-162mm (6.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.80 m 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 524 grams (1.16 lbs) 111 grams (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 images 200 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $219 $100