Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic LZ20

Lets look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-100 versus Panasonic LZ20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Casio and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-100 (12MP) and LZ20 (16MP) and the EX-100 (1/1.7") and LZ20 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-100 was introduced 19 months after the LZ20 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-100 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-100 grades versus the LZ20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-100 Gallery and Panasonic LZ20 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-100 provides physical measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ20 has measurements of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-100 versus Panasonic LZ20 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-100 versus the LZ20.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-100 and LZ20 is 83 and 71 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The picture here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-100 and LZ20.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-100 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic LZ20 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer EX-100 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.