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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic LZ20

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
Portability
71
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic LZ20 Key Specs

Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FX40
Panasonic LZ20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 499g - 120 x 76 x 80mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Updated by Panasonic LZ30
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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic LZ20 Overview

The following is a extended review of the Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic LZ20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the FX48 (12MP) and LZ20 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FX48 was brought out 4 years prior to the LZ20 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FX48 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FX48 matches up vs the LZ20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Panasonic LZ20

 FX48 LZ20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Panasonic FX48

 LZ20 FX48 
LaunchedJuly 2012January 2009Newer by 42 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic LZ20

 FX48 LZ20 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic LZ20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX48 has got outer measurements of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while 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).

Compare the Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic LZ20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the FX48 compared to the LZ20.

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic LZ20 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FX48 and LZ20 is 95 and 71 respectively.

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic LZ20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic LZ20 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The pic below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FX48 and LZ20.

To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic LZ20 to give more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged FX48 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic LZ20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography details
Panasonic LZ20 Portrait photography details
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supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
36
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Street photography information
Panasonic LZ20 Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FX48
Sports photography with Panasonic LZ20
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
47
great zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
good battery (380 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Travel photography advice
Panasonic LZ20 Travel photography advice
58
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
good battery (380 per charge)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (525mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (499 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography information
Panasonic LZ20 Landscape photography information
33
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
45
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery (380 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Vlogging factors
Panasonic LZ20 Vlogging factors
30
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone support
25
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (499g)
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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic LZ20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic LZ20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX40 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-27 2012-07-18
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 gr (0.33 lb) 499 gr (1.10 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 380 pictures
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 1 1
Cost at launch $325 $250