| key specs | 
| Camera Type | DSLR Camera | DSLR Camera | 
| Effective Pixels | 20 MP | 16.1 MP | 
| Sensor Type | CCD | MOS | 
| Display Size | 3 inch | 3 inch | 
| Battery Type | Lithium ion | Lithium ion | 
| Display Type | - | TFT LCD | 
| general | 
| Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic | 
| Model | Lumix DMC LZ40 20MP DSLR Camera | Lumix DMC FZ70 16.1MP DSLR Camera | 
| Model Name | Lumix DMC LZ40 | Lumix DMC FZ70 | 
| Color | Black | Black | 
| Type | DSLR Camera | DSLR Camera | 
| Effective Pixels | 20 MP | 16.1 MP | 
| Dimensions(WxHxD) | 12.6 x 9.4 x 8.71 cm | 130.2 x 97 x 118.2 mm | 
| Face Detection | Yes | - | 
| Wide Angle | Yes | Yes | 
| Temperature | 0 to 40 | 0 to 40 | 
| Model Number | - | DMC FZ70 | 
| Series | - | Lumix | 
| Weight | - | 606 GM | 
| sensor features | 
| Sensor Type | CCD | MOS | 
| ISO Rating | ISO 80 - 1600 | - | 
| Maximum ISO | - | 6400 ISO | 
| lens features | 
| Digital Zoom | 4x | 5x | 
| Optical Zoom | 42x | 60x | 
| Aperture Range | F3.0 - F6.5 | F2.8 - F5.9 | 
| Color Filter | Primary color filter | Primary RGB Color Filter | 
| Other Lens Features | Aperture F3.0 - 6.5 / 2 Step F3.0 - F8.6 W, F6.5 - F18.9 T | Extra Optical Zoom EZ 75.8x 43 / 10M, 108x 43 / 5M, 135x 43 / 3M, Conversion Lens Compatibility | 
| Focal Length | - | 3.58 - 215 mm 35 mm Equivalent 20 - 1200 mm, In video Recording 35 mm Equivalent 22 - 1320 mm | 
| Manual Focus | - | Yes | 
| focus features | 
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes | 
| Metering Modes | Light Metering Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot | Light Metering Intelligent Multiple, Center Weighted, Spot | 
| White Balancing | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, White Set, White Balance Adjustment Except Auto | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Flash, White Set 1, White Set 2, Color Temperature 2 Axis Adjustable | 
| Other Focus Features | Extra 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 | Focusing Area Normal Wide 30 cm - Infinity, Tele 150 cm - Infinity, MF, Intelligent Auto, Motion Picture Wide 1 cm - Infinity, Tele 150 cm - Infinity, AF Assist Lamp On / Off, AF Metering Face, AF Tracking, 23-area, 1-area Flexible, Scalable | 
| Focus Mode | - | Auto / Manual | 
| exposure features | 
| Exposure Compensation | 1/3 EV Step +/- 3 EV | 1/3 EV Steps +/- 3 EV | 
| Manual Exposure | Yes | Yes | 
| Exposure Mode | - | Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual | 
| shutter features | 
| Self-timer | Yes | Yes | 
| Continuous Shots | Full 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 11 | - | 
| Shutter Speed | - | 1/20000 sec | 
| flash features | 
| Built-in Flash | Yes | Yes | 
| Other Flash Features | Built-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 | 
| image features | 
| Image Format | File Format Still Image JPEG DCF / EXIF 2.3, Motion Picture QuickTime Motion JPEG | JPEG, DCF, EXIF 2.3, RAW, DPOF, 3D Images MPO | 
| Gross Pixel | 20.5 MP | 16.8 MP | 
| Red Eye Reduction | Yes | Yes | 
| Image Stabilizer | Yes | Yes | 
| Image Sizing | Still 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 | 32 4608 x 3072 14M, 3648 x 2432 9M EZ, 3072 x 2048 6M EZ, 2560 x 1712 4.5M EZ, 2048 x 1360 2.5M EZ, 640 x 424 0.3M EZ, 11 3456 x 3456 12M, 2736 x 2736 7.5M EZ, 2304 x 2304 5.5M EZ, 1920 x 1920 3.5M EZ, 1536 x 1536 2.5M EZ, 480 x 480 0.2M EZ | 
| Still Image Size | 5152 x 2896 14.5 M, 1920 x 1080 2 M EZ | 4608 x 2592 12M, 3648 x 2056 7.5M EZ, 3072 x 1728 5.5M EZ, 2560 x 1440 3.5M EZ, 1920 x 1080 2M EZ, 640 x 360 0.2M EZ | 
| display features | 
| Display Size | 3 inch | 3 inch | 
| LCD Display Image Resolution | 460000 dots | 460000 dots | 
| LCD Display Video Resolution | 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 | 
| Other Display Features | Playback 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 | AR Coating, 100% Wide Field Viewing Angle, Playback Mode All, Slideshow, Filtering Play Picture Only, Video Only, 3D Play, Category Selection, Favorite, Calendar, 12, 30-thumbnails Display, Calendar Display / Dual Image Playback Yes Menu / Zoom Lever / No, Set Favorites, Show Histogram, Show Highlights, DPOF Print Setting, Set Protection, Auto Power Monitor Mode | 
| Display Type | - | TFT LCD | 
| Display Resolution | - | 460,000 dots | 
| LCD Display | - | TFT LCD | 
| storage and power features | 
| Inbuilt Memory | 80 MB | 200 MB | 
| Upgradable Memory | Yes | Yes | 
| Card Type | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC | 
| Battery Type | Lithium ion | Lithium ion | 
| Battery Life | 320 h | - | 
| audio and video features | 
| Microphone | Mono | Stereo, Mono | 
| Speaker | Mono | - | 
| Video Format | - | Motion Picture AVCHD, MP4 | 
| modes and functions features | 
| Shooting Modes | Mode Dial / Mode Button Intelligent Auto, P, M, Panorama Shot, Scene, Creative Control, Portrait, Scenery | Mode Dial, Mode Button Intelligent Auto, P, A, S, M, Creative Video, C, Panorama Shot, Scene, Creative Control | 
| Scene Modes | Soft Skin, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Baby 1, Baby 2, Pet, Sunset, High Sensitivity, Glass Through, HDR, Starry Sky | Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Panning, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Handheld Night Shot, Food, Baby 1, 2, Pet, Sunset, High Sensitivity, Glass Through, HDR, Starry Sky, 3D Photo | 
| HD Support | - | Yes | 
| Macro Mode | - | AF Macro | 
| viewfinder features | 
| View Finder | - | Yes | 
| connectivity features | 
| Wifi | - | Yes |