Panasonic Lumix LZ40

The Panasonic Lumix LZ40 is a new superzoom camera with an optically stabilised 22-924mm equivalent lens, 20-megapixel sensor and a 3", 460k-dot rear screen.

Offering full manual control, the Panasonic LZ40 comes with a Creative Panorama mode and 15 filter effects. In addition to capturing high-resolution stills, the Lumix LZ40 can also record 720p high-definition videos with the press of an independent "motion picture" button.

Biggest cons of LZ40 is no viewfinder.

Panasonic Lumix LZ40's Spec:

Body type
Body type	SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor
Max resolution	5152 x 3864
Other resolutions	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
Image ratio w:h	1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
Effective pixels	20 megapixels
Sensor photo detectors	21 megapixels
Sensor size	1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm)
Sensor type	CCD
Color space	sRGB
Color filter array	Primary color filter
Image
ISO	Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 (boost to 3200/6400)
White balance presets	4
Custom white balance	Yes
Image stabilization	Optical
Uncompressed format	No
JPEG quality levels	Fine, standard
File format	JPEG (DCF Exif 2.3)
Optics & Focus
Focal length (equiv.)	22–924 mm
Optical zoom	42×
Autofocus	Contrast Detect (sensor) Multi-area Center Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection Live View
Autofocus assist lamp	Yes
Digital zoom	Yes (2X)
Manual focus	No
Normal focus range	30 cm (11.81″)
Macro focus range	1 cm (0.39″)
Number of focus points	9
Lens mount	Unknown
Screen / viewfinder
Articulated LCD	Fixed
Screen size	3″
Screen dots	460,000
Touch screen	No
Screen type	TFT LCD
Live view	Yes
Viewfinder type	None
Photography features
Maximum aperture	F3.0 - F6.5
Minimum shutter speed	15 sec
Maximum shutter speed	1/1500 sec
Exposure modes	Intelligent Auto Program Manual Panorama Shot Scene Creative Control Portrait Scenery
Scene modes	Soft Skin, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Baby 1/2, Pet, Sunset, High Sensitivity, Glass Through, HDR, Starry Sky
Built-in flash	Yes
Flash range	10.80 m
External flash	No
Flash modes	Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Continuous drive	Yes
Self-timer	Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Metering modes	Multi Center-weighted Spot
Exposure compensation	±2 (at 1/3 EV steps)
AE Bracketing	±2 (3 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV steps)
WB Bracketing	No
Videography features
Format	Motion JPEG
Microphone	Mono
Speaker	Mono
Resolutions	1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Storage
Storage types	SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Connectivity
USB	USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
HDMI	No
Remote control	No
Physical
Environmentally sealed	No
Battery	Battery Pack
Battery description	Lithium-ion battery and USB charger
Battery Life (CIPA)	320
Weight (inc. batteries)	524 g (1.16 lb / 18.48 oz)
Dimensions	126 x 87 x 94 mm (4.96 x 3.43 x 3.7″)
Other features
Orientation sensor	Yes
GPS	None