Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic LZ20

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic FZ1000 II versus Panasonic LZ20, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and LZ20 (16MP) and the FZ1000 II (1") and LZ20 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The FZ1000 II was revealed 6 years after the LZ20 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the FZ1000 II grades vs the LZ20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery & Panasonic LZ20 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ1000 II comes with external measurements of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") along with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ20 has measurements 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 Panasonic FZ1000 II versus Panasonic LZ20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the FZ1000 II against the LZ20.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FZ1000 II and LZ20 is 55 and 71 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The image below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ1000 II and LZ20.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FZ1000 II with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will provide greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher FZ1000 II provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.