Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 was introduced in January 2014 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 was introduced in July 2012. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 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

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 Highlights

      • 16 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points (9 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.2 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
      4. Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20.

      PROS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20

      •   Video Capture
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 499 g (1.10 lb / 17.60 oz)
      •   Internal Storage

      CONS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20

      •   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
      •   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) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 380 shots


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

      AVERAGE

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20

      •   Sensor Resolution - 20 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Weight - 524 g (1.16 lb / 18.48 oz)
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"

      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40

      Panasonic LZ40
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
      Larger Sensor 1/2.3-inch vs 1/2.33-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 20 Megapixel vs 16 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 5152 x 3864 vs 4608 x 3456
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 22 mm vs 25 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 924 mm vs 525 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 42x vs 21x
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.0 vs f/3.1
      Min Macro Focus Distance 1 cm vs 2 cm
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      Microphone Input vs

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      Panasonic LZ30
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 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 R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Canon Rebel T5
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 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

      Nikon D3100
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      APS-C

      14 MP

      Sony a6100
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20

      Panasonic LZ20
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/6.5 vs f/5.8
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/1500 sec vs 1/2000 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 1.1 fps vs 1.2 fps
      Speaker vs Mono
      Built-in Microphone Mono vs Stereo
      Lighter 524 g (1.16 lb / 18.48 oz) vs 499 g (1.10 lb / 17.60 oz)
      Longer Battery Life 320 shots vs 380 shots

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      Panasonic LZ30
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Canon Rebel T5
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Fujifilm X-M1
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Canon 70D
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Sony a7R IV
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      Full Frame

      61.0 MP

      Sony a6400
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R5 C
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      Full Frame

      45.0 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO1,6001,600
        Face Detection
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
      WEAKNESSES Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.33-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Focus Points99
        Few Cross-type Focus Points00
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen460k dot460k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/1500 sec1/2000 sec
        Low Max Continuous Shooting1.1 fps1.2 fps
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201280 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 Life320 shots380 shots

      Screen

      Screen

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 have 3.0" Fixed screens with 460k dot resolution.

      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. Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 features a 16 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 20.8 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600 and expands to 100 - 6,400 in boosted mode.

      Photography Features

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 can take pictures up to 5152 x 3864 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution 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. Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4608 x 3072, 4608 x 2592, 3648 x 2736, 3456 x 3456, 2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/1500 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40, and up to 1/2000 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20. Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 can shoot continuously up to 1.1 fps. Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 can shoot continuously up to 1.2 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 10.80 m on Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 and 6.80 m on Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20..

      Physical Parameters

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 body has dimensions of 126 x 87 x 94 mm (4.96 x 3.43 x 3.7") and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 body has dimensions of 120 x 76 x 80 mm (4.72 x 2.99 x 3.15"). Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 weighs 524 g (1.16 lb / 18.48 oz) and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 weighs 499 g (1.10 lb / 17.60 oz).

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20

      126 mm

      87 mm

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      120 mm

      76 mm

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      94 mm

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      80 mm

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      Size comparisons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20

      POOR
      50
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20

      GOOD
      70
      •   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
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   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 - 1.2 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 380 shots

      Wildlife Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20

      GOOD
      70
      •   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
      AVERAGE
      67
      •   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 - 1.2 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 380 shots

      Portrait Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20

      GOOD
      70
      •   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
      AVERAGE
      67
      •   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

      Street Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20

      GOOD
      77
      •   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)
      GOOD
      78
      •   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
      •   Light - 499 g (1.10 lb / 17.60 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20

      GOOD
      80
      •   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
      GOOD
      81
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 499 g (1.10 lb / 17.60 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 380 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 and give them scores of 55 and 51 out of 100 recpectively. 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.


      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20

      OVERALL
      55
      OVERALL
      51

      Sensor

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20

      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 20 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      44
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   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
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      66
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20

      POOR
      53
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      53
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      44
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20

      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 524 g (1.16 lb / 18.48 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 320 shots
      POOR
      41
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 499 g (1.10 lb / 17.60 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 380 shots
      •   Internal Storage


      For a full specification list please go to the specifications page:

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