Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic LZ20

Below, we are looking at the Olympus SZ-11 and Panasonic LZ20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the LZ20 (16MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was announced 11 months prior to the LZ20 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SZ-11 matches up versus the LZ20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-11 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery and Panasonic LZ20 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-11 provides outer measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ20 has specifications of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SZ-11 and Panasonic LZ20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SZ-11 and the LZ20.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-11 and LZ20 is 89 and 71 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-11 and LZ20.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic LZ20 to offer extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SZ-11 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.