Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic LZ20

Its time to examine more in depth at the Panasonic LX100 II versus Panasonic LZ20, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the LX100 II (17MP) and the LZ20 (16MP) is fairly close but the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and LZ20 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The LX100 II was manufactured 6 years later than the LZ20 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the LX100 II matches up against the LZ20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery and Panasonic LZ20 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX100 II comes with external measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ20 has dimensions of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic LX100 II versus Panasonic LZ20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the LX100 II against the LZ20.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the LX100 II and LZ20 is 81 and 71 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The visual below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the LX100 II and LZ20.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The LX100 II because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic LX100 II will result in more detail due to its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The younger LX100 II should have an edge in sensor tech.