Panasonic LZ40 vs Sony WX500

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.