Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic LZ20

Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FX700 and Panasonic LZ20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the LZ20 (16MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FX700 was revealed 24 months earlier than the LZ20 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FX700 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FX700 grades vs the LZ20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FX700 Gallery & Panasonic LZ20 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX700 provides external dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ20 has measurements of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the FX700 compared to the LZ20.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FX700 and LZ20 is 94 and 71 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FX700 and LZ20.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic LZ20 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older FX700 is going to be behind in sensor tech.