Panasonic LZ40 has a
20.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor . On the other hand, Sony HX80 has a
18.0MP (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features Bionz X processor.
Below you can see the LZ40 and HX80 sensor size comparison.
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Panasonic LZ40 and Sony HX80 Cameras
Panasonic LZ40 and Sony HX80 have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.
Sensor size sets the circle of confusion, so it drives how much depth of field each
of these bodies gives you at a given aperture. You can calculate it exactly for the
Panasonic LZ40
or the
Sony HX80 ,
including hyperfocal distance.
One thing to watch when comparing these two: they have different sensor sizes
(1/2.3-inch versus ),
so compare them at the same framing rather than the same focal length.
Put the same focal length on the smaller sensor and it will show less depth of
field, not more, because it also crops tighter. The calculator shows the
full frame equivalent focal length for each body so you can match the framing.
