Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic LZ20
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic LZ20 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic LZ20 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FZ100 Gallery & Panasonic LZ20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Panasonic LZ20
FZ100 | LZ20 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Panasonic FZ100
LZ20 | FZ100 | |||
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Launched | July 2012 | July 2010 | More modern by 24 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ100 and Panasonic LZ20
FZ100 | LZ20 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Identical 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.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.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ100 and LZ20 is 67 and 71 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic LZ20 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 | |
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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 |