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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic LZ20

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
Portability
71
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic LZ20 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Announced August 2013
Panasonic LZ20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 499g - 120 x 76 x 80mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Replacement is Panasonic LZ30
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic LZ20 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Panasonic LZ20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the LZ20 (16MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was revealed 13 months after the LZ20 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the EX-ZR800 grades versus the LZ20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Panasonic LZ20

 EX-ZR800 LZ20 
ReleasedAugust 2013July 2012More modern by 13 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 LZ20 EX-ZR800 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Panasonic LZ20

 EX-ZR800 LZ20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic LZ20 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR800 provides outer dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ20 has specifications 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-ZR800 versus Panasonic LZ20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR800 against the LZ20.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic LZ20 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR800 and LZ20 is 91 and 71 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic LZ20 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic LZ20 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The image here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR800 and LZ20.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of files although you might want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The newer EX-ZR800 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic LZ20 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic LZ20 Portrait photography highlights
43
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
36
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography factors
Panasonic LZ20 Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (222g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
45
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LZ20 as a Sports photography camera
50
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery life (470 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
47
long zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery (380 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography factors
Panasonic LZ20 Travel photography factors
74
great battery life (470 CIPA)
lighter than average (222g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (525mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (499g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic LZ20 as a Landscape photography camera
54
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
great battery life (470 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
45
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR800
Vlogging with Panasonic LZ20
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (222 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic socket
25
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (499 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic LZ20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Panasonic LZ20
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-08-07 2012-07-18
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing distance 4cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 6.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), 1280 x 720p ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222g (0.49 pounds) 499g (1.10 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 photos 380 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $429 $250