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.
Side-by-side comparison
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LC40
vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-LC5
VS
Sensor area
42 mm²
Lumix DMC-LC4042 mm²
Lumix DMC-LC5- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Lumix DMC-LC40 and Lumix DMC-LC5 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Lumix DMC-LC40MetricLumix DMC-LC5
3.9 MPEffective pixels3.9 MP
7.53 × 5.64Sensor7.53 × 5.64
3.3 µmPixel pitch3.3 µm
10.89 µm²Pixel area10.89 µm²
9.18 MP/cm²Pixel density9.18 MP/cm²
4.6Crop factor4.6
—Maximum video—
400 gWeight360 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageMultiMedia, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion 1400 mAh supplied Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-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 and Lumix DMC-LC5 have the same sensor area. The Lumix DMC-LC5 has the lighter body. The Lumix DMC-LC40 and Lumix DMC-LC5 have the same effective resolution. The Lumix DMC-LC40 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-LC5
Released in 2001, Lumix DMC-LC5 has about 42 mm² of sensor area, 3.9 MP effective resolution, and a 360 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.