Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic LZ20

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic FH7 versus Panasonic LZ20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the LZ20 (16MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH7 was unveiled 10 months before the LZ20 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the FH7 scores against the LZ20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH7 Gallery & Panasonic LZ20 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH7 offers outside measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ20 has sizing of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the FH7 vs the LZ20.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FH7 and LZ20 is 96 and 71 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The image below might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH7 and LZ20.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of images although you should consider the age of the cameras into account. The more aged FH7 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.