Panasonic LZ40 vs Sony WX300

Here, we will be matching up the Panasonic LZ40 vs Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the LZ40 (20MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The LZ40 was brought out 11 months after the WX300 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the LZ40 scores vs the WX300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic LZ40 Gallery & Sony WX300 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LZ40 offers outside dimensions of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) and the Sony WX300 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic LZ40 vs Sony WX300 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the LZ40 versus the WX300.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the LZ40 and WX300 is 67 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The picture here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the LZ40 and WX300.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic LZ40 to provide greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer LZ40 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.