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Nikon A900 vs Panasonic LZ20

Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix A900 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic LZ20 Key Specs

Nikon A900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
  • Announced February 2016
  • Newer Model is Nikon A1000
Panasonic LZ20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 499g - 120 x 76 x 80mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Later Model is Panasonic LZ30
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Nikon A900 vs Panasonic LZ20 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Nikon A900 vs Panasonic LZ20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and LZ20 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A900 was brought out 3 years later than the LZ20 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon A900 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the A900 grades versus the LZ20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Panasonic LZ20

 A900 LZ20 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016July 2012Fresher by 44 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Nikon A900

 LZ20 A900 

Common features in the Nikon A900 and Panasonic LZ20

 A900 LZ20 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic LZ20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon A900 enjoys physical dimensions of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ20 has proportions of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the A900 vs the LZ20.

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic LZ20 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A900 and LZ20 is 88 and 71 respectively.

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic LZ20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic LZ20 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A900 and LZ20.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon A900 to give you extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher A900 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic LZ20 sensor size comparison

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A900 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic LZ20 Portrait photography advice
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megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon A900 Street photography factors
Panasonic LZ20 Street photography factors
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screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (289 grams)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than others in class (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A900 Sports photography advice
Panasonic LZ20 Sports photography advice
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amazing zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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excellent zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
great battery pack (380 shots)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A900 Travel photography info
Panasonic LZ20 Travel photography info
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lighter than competition in class (289 grams)
supports bluetooth
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (840mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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great battery pack (380 CIPA)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (525mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (499 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon A900
Landscape photography with Panasonic LZ20
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quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
great battery pack (380 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LZ20 as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (289g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have external mic socket
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pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (499 grams)
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Nikon A900 vs Panasonic LZ20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A900 and Panasonic LZ20
 Nikon Coolpix A900Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix A900 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2016-02-23 2012-07-18
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-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 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 6.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) 1280 x 720p ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 289 grams (0.64 pounds) 499 grams (1.10 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos 380 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $400 $250