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Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic LZ20

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic LZ20 Key Specs

Panasonic FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX70
Panasonic LZ20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase 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
  • Later Model is Panasonic LZ30
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Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic LZ20 Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Panasonic FX75 and Panasonic LZ20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FX75 (14MP) and the LZ20 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FX75 was released 3 years prior to the LZ20 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FX75 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FX75 grades against the LZ20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Panasonic LZ20

 FX75 LZ20 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Panasonic FX75

 LZ20 FX75 
ReleasedJuly 2012June 2010Fresher by 25 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX75 and Panasonic LZ20

 FX75 LZ20 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic LZ20 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX75 enjoys physical measurements of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ20 has proportions of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FX75 and Panasonic LZ20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the FX75 and the LZ20.

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic LZ20 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FX75 and LZ20 is 94 and 71 respectively.

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic LZ20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic LZ20 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FX75 and LZ20.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic LZ20 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older FX75 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic LZ20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic LZ20 Portrait photography advice
28
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
37
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Street photography information
Panasonic LZ20 Street photography information
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Sports photography info
Panasonic LZ20 Sports photography info
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
47
great zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery life (380 shots)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX75 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LZ20 as a Travel photography camera
67
offers touch focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
58
great battery life (380 shots)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (525mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (499 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Landscape photography details
Panasonic LZ20 Landscape photography details
37
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
45
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
great battery life (380 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX75 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LZ20 as a Vlogging camera
31
pretty wide (24mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
25
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (499g)
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Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic LZ20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX75 and Panasonic LZ20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
Also called as Lumix DMC-FX70 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-06-01 2012-07-18
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine HD II -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.2-5.9 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.40 m 6.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165g (0.36 pounds) 499g (1.10 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $139 $250