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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic LZ20

Portability
67 Imaging
36 Features
62 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
Portability
71 Imaging
39 Features
34 Overall
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic LZ20 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Replacement is Panasonic FZ200
Panasonic LZ20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise 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
  • Replacement is Panasonic LZ30
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic LZ20 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic FZ100 versus Panasonic LZ20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ100 (14MP) and the LZ20 (16MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ100 was introduced 24 months prior to the LZ20 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the FZ100 matches up versus the LZ20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Panasonic LZ20

          

          

            
 FZ100 LZ20 
Manually focus  Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Panasonic FZ100

          

          

            
 LZ20 FZ100 
LaunchedJuly 2012July 2010More modern by 24 months
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Panasonic FZ100 and Panasonic LZ20

          

          

            
 FZ100 LZ20 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Touch friendly screen  Neither has Touch friendly screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic LZ20 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ100 has physical dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 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).
Check the Panasonic FZ100 versus Panasonic LZ20 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the FZ100 compared to the LZ20.
Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic LZ20 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ100 and LZ20 is 67 and 71 respectively.
Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic LZ20 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic LZ20 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The pic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ100 and LZ20.
All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic LZ20 to result in more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged FZ100 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

            Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic LZ20 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FZ100 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic LZ20 Portrait photography advice
53
 focusing manually
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 has face detect focusing
 delivers RAW formats
 small sensor (1/2.3")
36
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 provides face detection focus
 focusing manually not possible
 no external flash support
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Panasonic FZ100 Street photography information
Panasonic LZ20 Street photography information
58
 fully articulated screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW formats
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 more heavy than others in class (540 grams)
45
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 more heavy than competition (499g)
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic FZ100 Sports photography information
Panasonic LZ20 Sports photography information
51
 amazing zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
47
 amazing zoom range (25-525mm  21.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking autofocus
 great battery life (380 shots)
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic FZ100 Travel photography factors
Panasonic LZ20 Travel photography factors
59
 MP count good (14MP)
 has built in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 decently wide (25mm)
 long reach (600mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 more heavy than others in class (540 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
 great battery life (380 shots)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (525mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 more heavy than competition (499g)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
 Panasonic FZ100 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic LZ20 as a Landscape photography camera
51
 focusing manually
 decently wide (25mm)
 screen is a good size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (14MP)
 delivers RAW formats
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have Timelapse mode
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 quite wide (25mm)
 screen is a good size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 great battery life (380 shots)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic FZ100 Vlogging factors
Panasonic LZ20 Vlogging factors
64
 decently wide (25mm)
 display is selfie friendly
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 does have microphone socket
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 more heavy than others in class (540g)
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 quite wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection focus
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of external microphone jack
 more heavy than competition (499 grams)
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic LZ20 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ100 and Panasonic LZ20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-07-21 2012-07-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
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
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display tech - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 9.50 m 6.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, 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
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 540 gr (1.19 lbs) 499 gr (1.10 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") 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 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $500 $250