Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-LC20
Released in 2002, Lumix DMC-LC20 has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 1.9 MP effective resolution, and a 250 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LC20
vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-LC40
VS
Sensor area
21 mm²
Lumix DMC-LC2042 mm²
Lumix DMC-LC40- Area ratio
- 1.99:1
- Absolute difference
- 21 mm²
- Relative difference
- 99.2%
The Lumix DMC-LC40 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
Key specification differences
Lumix DMC-LC20MetricLumix DMC-LC40
1.9 MPEffective pixels3.9 MP
5.33 × 4Sensor7.53 × 5.64
3.35 µmPixel pitch3.3 µm
11.22 µm²Pixel area10.89 µm²
8.91 MP/cm²Pixel density9.18 MP/cm²
6.49Crop factor4.6
—Maximum video—
250 gWeight400 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageMultiMedia, Secure Digital
AA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)BatteryLithium-Ion 1400 mAh supplied Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Lumix DMC-LC40 has the larger sensor area. The Lumix DMC-LC20 has the lighter body. The Lumix DMC-LC40 has the higher effective resolution. The Lumix DMC-LC20 and Lumix DMC-LC40 were both released in 2002. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-LC40
Released in 2002, Lumix DMC-LC40 has about 42 mm² of sensor area, 3.9 MP effective resolution, and a 400 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.