Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40

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    Highlights

    • 20 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
    • 100 - 1,600 Native ISO
    • 9 Focus Points (9 Cross-type)
    • Image Stabilization
    • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
    • 1.1 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
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    Overview

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 was announced in 2014 and is a 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm) Bridge camera with 20 Megapixel CCD sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 100 to 1,600 and expands to 100 - 6,400 in boosted mode. The camera has a Fixed 3.0" screen with 460k dot resolution. It has an image stabilization.

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 can capture video up to 1280 x 720 resolution.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Predecessor
    4. Screen
    5. Sensor
    6. Photography Features
    7. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    8. Other Features
    9. Physical Parameters
    10. For Different Types of Photography
    11. Evaluation
    12. Specifications  

    Here is the Panasonic -LZxx series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Panasonic -LZxx series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
    Image cannot be found Panasonic LZ40 January
    2014    		 20 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 1,600 Fixed 3.0"
    460k dot
    Image cannot be found Panasonic LZ30
    Compare
    		January
    2013    		 16.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 6,400 Fixed 3.0"
    460k dot
    Image cannot be found Panasonic LZ20
    Compare
    		July
    2012    		 16 MP
    1/2.33-inch    		 100 - 1,600 Fixed 3.0"
    460k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 vs Lumix DMC-LZ30 vs Lumix DMC-LZ20.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40.

    PROS

    •   Video Capture
    •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   Orientation Sensor

    CONS

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
    •   No HDMI Output
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 320 shots

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   Sensor Resolution - 20 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Weight - 524 g (1.16 lb / 18.48 oz)

    Predecessor

    Here we are comparing Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 to its predecessor Lumix DMC-LZ30 and displaying the major changes.

    UPGRADES Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
    Higher Sensor Resolution 20 Megapixel vs 16.1 Megapixel
    Max Image Resolution 5152 x 3864 vs 4608 x 3456
    Face Detection vs
    Reaches Wider Angle 22 mm vs 25 mm
    Reachs More Telephoto 924 mm vs 875 mm
    Greater Optical Zoom 42x vs 35x
    Higher Max Continuous Shooting 1.1 fps vs 1.0 fps
    Microphone Input vs
    Lighter 524 g (1.16 lb / 18.48 oz) vs 552 g (1.22 lb / 19.47 oz)
    DOWNGRADES Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
    Lower Native ISO 1,600 vs 6,400
    Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/6.5 vs f/5.9
    Lower Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/1500 sec vs 1/2000 sec
    Speaker vs Mono
    Built-in Microphone Mono vs Stereo
    Shorter Battery Life 320 shots vs 380 shots

    For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 vs Lumix DMC-LZ30.

    Screen

    Fixed screen

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 has a 3.0" Fixed screen with 460k dot resolution which is quite low by today's standards.

    Sensor

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 features a 20 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600 and expands to 100 - 6,400 in boosted mode.

    Photography Features

    Camera can take pictures up to 5152 x 3864 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 5152 x 3432, 5252 x 2896, 3856 x 3856, 3264 x 2448, 3264 x 2176, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1536, 1536 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


    Image Stabilization

    The camera has an image stabilization.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40.

    Panasonic LZ30
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    1/2.3-inch

    16.1 MP

    Panasonic LZ20
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    1/2.33-inch

    16 MP

    Canon R5 C
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    Full Frame

    45.0 MP

    Canon R50
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Nikon Z8
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    Full Frame

    45.7 MP

    Canon 7D II
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    APS-C

    20.2 MP

    Canon R7
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    APS-C

    32.5 MP

    Nikon Z30
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    APS-C

    20.9 MP

    Sony a6600
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Canon R3
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    Full Frame

    24.1 MP

    Canon Rebel T5
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    APS-C

    18.0 MP

    Nikon D3100
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    APS-C

    14 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    USB Input

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer.


    External Storage Slots

    The camera has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40's shutter speed can go up to 1/1500 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 1.1 fps.


    Flash

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 10.80 m.

    Physical Parameters

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 has dimensions of 126 x 87 x 94 mm (4.96 x 3.43 x 3.7"). It weighs 524 g (1.16 lb / 18.48 oz) which is neither heavy nor lightweight.

    126 mm (4.96")

    87 mm (3.43")

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    87 mm (3.43")

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    94 mm (3.7")

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    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 dimensions

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    POOR
    50

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 gets a score of 50 and is POOR choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    GOOD
    70

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 gets a score of 70 and is GOOD choice for Sports photography.

    •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps
    •   Short Battery Life - 320 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Wildlife Photography

    GOOD
    70

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 gets a score of 70 and is GOOD choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 320 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Portrait Photography

    GOOD
    70

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 gets a score of 70 and is GOOD choice for Portrait photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Street Photography

    GOOD
    77

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 gets a score of 77 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Weight - 524 g (1.16 lb / 18.48 oz)

    Travel Photography

    GOOD
    80

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 gets a score of 80 and is GOOD choice for Travel photography.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Weight - 524 g (1.16 lb / 18.48 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 320 shots

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 Evaluation

    We evaluate Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 and give score of 55 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
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    Sensor

    POOR
    46

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 a score of 46 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Sensor Resolution - 20 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

    Photo

    AVERAGE
    61

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 a score of 61 for Photo parameters.

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps
    •   No External Flash Connectivity

    Video

    POOR
    43

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 a score of 43 for Video parameters.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

    Focusing

    AVERAGE
    68

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 a score of 68 for Focusing parameters.

    •   9 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus

    Screen and Viewfinder

    POOR
    53

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 a score of 53 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Viewfinder

    Connectivity

    AVERAGE
    62

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 a score of 62 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   No HDMI Output
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    POOR
    42

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 a score of 42 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Weight - 524 g (1.16 lb / 18.48 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 320 shots


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