Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic ZS20

Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic ZS20, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the LX100 II (17MP) and ZS20 (14MP) and the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and ZS20 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The LX100 II was introduced 6 years after the ZS20 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the LX100 II scores against the ZS20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX100 II has got physical measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS20 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the LX100 II and the ZS20.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX100 II and ZS20 is 81 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The picture here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the LX100 II and ZS20.

Plainly, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The LX100 II using its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic LX100 II will produce greater detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher LX100 II is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.