Panasonic Lumix DMC LZ40 20MP DSLR Camera vs Nikon D5000 12.3MP DSLR Camera comparison

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key specs
Camera TypeDSLR CameraDSLR Camera
Effective Pixels20 MP12.3 MP
Sensor TypeCCDCMOS
Display Size3 inch2.7 inch
Battery TypeLithium ionLithium ion
general
BrandPanasonicNikon
ModelLumix DMC LZ40 20MP DSLR CameraD5000 12.3MP DSLR Camera
Model NameLumix DMC LZ40D5000
ColorBlackBlack
TypeDSLR CameraDSLR Camera
Effective Pixels20 MP12.3 MP
Dimensions(WxHxD)12.6 x 9.4 x 8.71 cm104 x 127 x 80 mm
Face DetectionYesYes
Wide AngleYes-
Temperature0 to 400 to 40
Model Number-D5000
SLR Variant-Body Only
Tripod Socket-Yes
Weight-560 GM
Ports-Mini HDMI
sensor features
Sensor TypeCCDCMOS
ISO RatingISO 80 - 1600ISO 100 - 6400
Sensor Size-23.5 x 15.6 mm
Maximum ISO-6400 ISO
lens features
Digital Zoom4x-
Optical Zoom42x-
Aperture RangeF3.0 - F6.5-
Color FilterPrimary color filter-
Other Lens FeaturesAperture F3.0 - 6.5 / 2 Step F3.0 - F8.6 W, F6.5 - F18.9 T-
Lens Type-Nikon F mount
Manual Focus-Yes
Dust Reduction-Yes
focus features
Auto FocusYesYes
Metering ModesLight Metering Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot-
White BalancingAuto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, White Set, White Balance Adjustment Except AutoAuto hybrid control with image sensor and 420-segment RGB sensor 12 manual modes, 31 color temperature settings, preset manual, fine tuning, white-balance bracketing
Other Focus FeaturesExtra Optical Zoom EZ 66.3x 43 / 8 M, 105.0x 43 / 3 M, Focusing Area Normal Wide 30 cm - Infinity, Tele 160 cm - Infinity, AF Macro, Intelligent Auto, Motion Picture Wide 1 cm - Infinity, Tele 160 cm - Infinity, AF Assist Lamp On / Off, AF Metering Face, AF Tracking, 1-area, 9-area, Spot-
exposure features
Exposure Compensation1/3 EV Step +/- 3 EV-
Manual ExposureYes-
shutter features
Self-timerYesYes
Continuous ShotsFull Resolution Image 1.1 frames/sec, High-speed Burst 3 frames/sec, Recorded in 3 M for 43, 2.5 M for 32, 2 M for 169, 2.5 M for 11Approx 4fps
Shutter Speed-1/4000 sec
flash features
Built-in FlashYesYes
Other Flash FeaturesBuilt-in Flash Auto, Forced On, Slow Sync, Forced Off, 0.6 - 10.8 m Wide / ISO Auto, 1.6 - 4.9 m Tele / ISO Auto-
External Flash-Yes
Flash Modes-Front-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Slow sync with red-eye reduction, Slow sync, rear-curtain sync
image features
Image FormatFile Format Still Image JPEG DCF / EXIF 2.3, Motion Picture QuickTime Motion JPEGNEF 12 bit compressed RAW JPEG Baseline-compliant
Gross Pixel20.5 MP-
Red Eye ReductionYes-
Image StabilizerYes-
Image SizingStill Picture Recording 32 5152 x 3432 17.5 M, 3264 x 2176 7 M EZ, 2048 x 1360 2.5 M EZ, 11 3856 x 3856 15 M, 1536 x 1536 2.5 M EZ-
Still Image Size5152 x 2896 14.5 M, 1920 x 1080 2 M EZ-
Picture Angle-Approx 1.5x lens focal length
display features
Display Size3 inch2.7 inch
LCD Display Image Resolution460000 dots-
LCD Display Video Resolution1280 x 7201280 x 720
Other Display FeaturesPlayback Mode Normal Play, Slide Show, Category Selection, Calendar, Thumbnails 12, 30, Calendar Display Yes Menu / Zoom Lever, Show Histogram, Set Protection, Field of View 100%, Power Monitor Mode, Auto Power Monitor Mode, High-angle Mode-
storage and power features
Inbuilt Memory80 MB-
Upgradable MemoryYesYes
Card TypeSD / SDHC / SDXCSD
Battery TypeLithium ionLithium ion
Battery Life320 h-
Batteries Included-Yes
audio and video features
MicrophoneMono-
SpeakerMono-
Video Resolution-1280 x 720
Video Format-AVI movie Motion JPEG compression format with monaural sound
modes and functions features
Shooting ModesMode Dial / Mode Button Intelligent Auto, P, M, Panorama Shot, Scene, Creative Control, Portrait, Scenery-
Scene ModesSoft Skin, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Baby 1, Baby 2, Pet, Sunset, High Sensitivity, Glass Through, HDR, Starry Sky-
viewfinder features
View Finder-Yes
View Finder Type-Eye-level Penta-Dach Mirror

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