Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic LZ20

Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic S1R and Panasonic LZ20, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and LZ20 (16MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and LZ20 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The S1R was revealed 6 years later than the LZ20 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the S1R grades versus the LZ20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic S1R Gallery and Panasonic LZ20 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic S1R has got exterior dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") with a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ20 has specifications of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic S1R and Panasonic LZ20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the S1R versus the LZ20.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S1R and LZ20 is 54 and 71 respectively.

Often, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The visual below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1R and LZ20.

Plainly, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S1R having a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Panasonic S1R will give greater detail because of its extra 31MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The younger S1R should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.