Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic LZ20

The following is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic LZ20, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and LZ20 (16MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and LZ20 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The S1H was released 7 years after the LZ20 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S1H grades against the LZ20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1H Gallery and Panasonic LZ20 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1H features exterior dimensions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") and a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ20 has measurements of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic LZ20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the S1H vs the LZ20.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S1H and LZ20 is 52 and 71 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The image below might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1H and LZ20.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S1H featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic S1H will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The fresher S1H will have a benefit in sensor innovation.