Panasonic LZ40 vs Sony WX500
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Sony WX500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
- 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
- Released January 2014
- Earlier Model is Panasonic LZ30
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Launched April 2015
- Succeeded the Sony WX350
Panasonic LZ40 vs Sony WX500 Overview
The following is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic LZ40 versus Sony WX500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the LZ40 (20MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe LZ40 was launched 15 months earlier than the WX500 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the LZ40 grades vs the WX500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic LZ40 vs Sony WX500 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic LZ40 Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Sony WX500
LZ40 | WX500 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Panasonic LZ40
WX500 | LZ40 | |||
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Launched | April 2015 | January 2014 | Newer by 15 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic LZ40 and Sony WX500
LZ40 | WX500 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither contains Touch screen |
Panasonic LZ40 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic LZ40 has got 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 WX500 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic LZ40 versus Sony WX500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the LZ40 versus the WX500.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LZ40 and WX500 is 67 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic LZ40 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The picture below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the LZ40 and WX500.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic LZ40 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged LZ40 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Sony WX500 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2014-01-06 | 2015-04-14 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 18MP |
Anti alias 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 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 22-924mm (42.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-6.5 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.80 m | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 524g (1.16 lb) | 236g (0.52 lb) |
Dimensions | 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 images | 360 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $219 | $348 |