Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic LZ20

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.

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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.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon Z5 Gallery & Panasonic LZ20 Gallery.

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).

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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.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Z5 and LZ20 is 62 and 71 respectively.

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.