Clicky

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic LZ20

Portability
62 Imaging
76 Features
86 Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
Portability
71 Imaging
39 Features
34 Overall
37

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic LZ20 Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Introduced July 2020
Panasonic LZ20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 499g - 120 x 76 x 80mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Later Model is Panasonic LZ30
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic LZ20 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Nikon Z5 and Panasonic LZ20, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and LZ20 (16MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and LZ20 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

The Z5 was brought out 8 years later than the LZ20 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Z5 scores vs the LZ20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Panasonic LZ20

		

		

			
 Z5 LZ20 
LaunchedJuly 2020July 2012Fresher by 98 months
Manually focus  Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Nikon Z5

		

		

			
 LZ20 Z5 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Panasonic LZ20

		

		

			
 Z5 LZ20 
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic LZ20 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z5 has got external dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ20 has measurements of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
Compare the Nikon Z5 and Panasonic LZ20 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Z5 and the LZ20.
Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic LZ20 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Z5 and LZ20 is 62 and 71 respectively.
Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic LZ20 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic LZ20 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z5 and LZ20.
Clearly, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z5 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Nikon Z5 will offer you more detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer Z5 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.
	
			Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic LZ20 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
			Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards	

	
	
	
	

	

		
Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Nikon Z5 Portrait photography information
Panasonic LZ20 Portrait photography information
85
 focusing manually
 good megapixels (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 comes with face detection focus
 saves RAW formats
36
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 comes with face detection focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms
Street Comparison
Nikon Z5 Street photography highlights
Panasonic LZ20 Street photography highlights
74
 has a tilting screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 saves RAW formats
 includes touch focus
 environment sealing
 good high ISO (51,200)
 more heavy than average (675g)
45
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 heavier than average in class (499 grams)
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide
Sports Comparison
Nikon Z5 Sports photography advice
Panasonic LZ20 Sports photography advice
82
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good megapixels (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 good battery (470 CIPA)
 has phase detect auto focus
 max fps low (4.5 fps)
47
 amazing zoom range (25-525mm  21.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
 low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images
Travel Comparison
Nikon Z5 Travel photography factors
Panasonic LZ20 Travel photography factors
68
 good battery (470 per charge)
 environment sealing
 supports bluetooth
 includes touch focus
 good megapixels (24MP)
 more heavy than average (675 grams)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
58
 better than average battery life (380 shots)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 really wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (525mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 heavier than average in class (499 grams)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone
Landscape Comparison
Nikon Z5 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic LZ20 Landscape photography factors
86
 focusing manually
 interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 screen size is good (3.2 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good megapixels (24MP)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 good high ISO (51,200)
 saves RAW formats
 environment sealing
 good battery (470 per charge)
 has dual storage slots
45
 really wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban
Vlogging Comparison
Nikon Z5 Vlogging details
Panasonic LZ20 Vlogging details
34
 touchscreen enabled
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detection focus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 has external microphone jack
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 more heavy than average (675g)
25
 really wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection focusing
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have external mic socket
 heavier than average in class (499 grams)
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes
	

		

			
Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic LZ20 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Panasonic LZ20
 Nikon Z5Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2020-07-20 2012-07-18
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6016 x 4016 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 51200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Number of focus points 273 9
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-525mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus range - 2cm
Amount of lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen technology - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.5 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range no built-in flash 6.80 m
Flash modes Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance 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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 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
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 675g (1.49 lb) 499g (1.10 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 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 470 photographs 380 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15c -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Dual One
Pricing at release $1,399 $250