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Nikon D750 vs Panasonic LZ20

Portability
57
Imaging
71
Features
87
Overall
77
Nikon D750 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Nikon D750 vs Panasonic LZ20 Key Specs

Nikon D750
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 840g - 141 x 113 x 78mm
  • Revealed September 2014
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D700
  • Later Model is Nikon D780
Panasonic LZ20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • New Model is Panasonic LZ30
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Nikon D750 vs Panasonic LZ20 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon D750 versus Panasonic LZ20, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the D750 (24MP) and LZ20 (16MP) and the D750 (Full frame) and LZ20 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The D750 was introduced 2 years later than the LZ20 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon D750 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the D750 scores vs the LZ20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D750 over the Panasonic LZ20

 D750 LZ20 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014July 2012Fresher by 27 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1229k460kSharper display (+769k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Nikon D750

 LZ20 D750 

Common features in the Nikon D750 and Panasonic LZ20

 D750 LZ20 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Nikon D750 vs Panasonic LZ20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon D750 provides exterior dimensions of 141mm x 113mm x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ20 has proportions of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon D750 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 differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the D750 and the LZ20.

Nikon D750 vs Panasonic LZ20 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D750 and LZ20 is 57 and 71 respectively.

Nikon D750 vs Panasonic LZ20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D750 vs Panasonic LZ20 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the D750 and LZ20.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The D750 using its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Nikon D750 will provide more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The fresher D750 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon D750 vs Panasonic LZ20 sensor size comparison

Nikon D750 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D750 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D750 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LZ20 as a Portrait photography camera
82
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
37
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon D750 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LZ20 as a Street photography camera
68
has a tilting screen
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D750 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic LZ20 Sports photography highlights
78
good resolution (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery power (1,230 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
47
excellent zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery life (380 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D750 Travel photography factors
Panasonic LZ20 Travel photography factors
69
better than average battery power (1,230 per charge)
environment proof
good resolution (24MP)
flash built-in
display isn't selfie friendly
58
great battery life (380 CIPA)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (525mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (499g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D750 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic LZ20 as a Landscape photography camera
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment proof
better than average battery power (1,230 shots)
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
45
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
great battery life (380 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D750
Vlogging with Panasonic LZ20
30
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
25
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (499g)
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Nikon D750 vs Panasonic LZ20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D750 and Panasonic LZ20
 Nikon D750Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon D750 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-09-12 2012-07-18
Physical type Mid-size SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6016 x 4016 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 51 9
Cross type focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-525mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing range - 2cm
Number of lenses 309 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,229 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.5 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 6.80 m
Flash options Auto, Auto FP high-speed sync, auto w/redeye reduction, auto slow sync, auto slow sync w/redeye reduction, fill flash, rear-curtain sync, rear-curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) 1280 x 720p ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 840g (1.85 pounds) 499g (1.10 pounds)
Physical dimensions 141 x 113 x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 93 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2956 not tested
Other
Battery life 1230 shots 380 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL15 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Dual One
Price at release $2,000 $250