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Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic LZ20

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic LZ20 Key Specs

Panasonic FS7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
Panasonic LZ20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 499g - 120 x 76 x 80mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Refreshed by Panasonic LZ30
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Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic LZ20 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic LZ20, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the FS7 (10MP) and LZ20 (16MP) and the FS7 (1/2.5") and LZ20 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The FS7 was introduced 4 years before the LZ20 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the FS7 matches up against the LZ20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Panasonic LZ20

 FS7 LZ20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Panasonic FS7

 LZ20 FS7 
ReleasedJuly 2012January 2009More recent by 42 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FS7 and Panasonic LZ20

 FS7 LZ20 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic LZ20 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS7 provides external dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) and 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).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the FS7 vs the LZ20.

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic LZ20 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS7 and LZ20 is 95 and 71 respectively.

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic LZ20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic LZ20 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The visual below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FS7 and LZ20.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FS7 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic LZ20 will result in extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The older FS7 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic LZ20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FS7
Portrait photography with Panasonic LZ20
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
37
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Street photography information
Panasonic LZ20 Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
45
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Sports photography advice
Panasonic LZ20 Sports photography advice
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect auto focus
47
amazing zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
good battery life (380 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Travel photography information
Panasonic LZ20 Travel photography information
51
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
good battery life (380 shots)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (525mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (499 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FS7
Landscape photography with Panasonic LZ20
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
45
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
good battery life (380 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Vlogging information
Panasonic LZ20 Vlogging information
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone support
25
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
heavier than competition in class (499 grams)
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Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic LZ20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS7 and Panasonic LZ20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-16 2012-07-18
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-132mm (4.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 139 grams (0.31 lb) 499 grams (1.10 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 380 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $160 $250