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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic LZ20

Portability
65 Imaging
36 Features
64 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
Portability
71 Imaging
39 Features
34 Overall
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic LZ20 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic FZ100
  • Successor is Panasonic FZ300
Panasonic LZ20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Launched July 2012
  • New Model is Panasonic LZ30
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic LZ20 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FZ200 versus Panasonic LZ20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are sold by Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the FZ200 (12MP) and LZ20 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ200 was brought out at a similar time to the LZ20 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FZ200 matches up vs the LZ20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Panasonic LZ20

		

		

			
 FZ200 LZ20 
Focus manually  More exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Panasonic FZ200

		

		

			
 LZ20 FZ200 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic LZ20

		

		

			
 FZ200 LZ20 
LaunchedJuly 2012July 2012Same generation
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Touch display  No Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic LZ20 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are going to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ200 offers physical measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") along with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ20 has dimensions of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FZ200 versus Panasonic LZ20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the FZ200 compared to the LZ20.
Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic LZ20 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ200 and LZ20 is 65 and 71 respectively.
Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic LZ20 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic LZ20 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The photograph here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ200 and LZ20.
Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic LZ20 to render extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively.
	
			Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic LZ20 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ200
Portrait photography with Panasonic LZ20
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 has manual focus
 high flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
 includes face detect autofocus
 saves RAW formats
 low resolution (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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 good MP (16MP)
 offers face detect focusing
 no manual focus
 no external flash support
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Panasonic FZ200
Street photography with Panasonic LZ20
57
 fully articulated screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW formats
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 more heavy than competition (588 grams)
45
 image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 more heavy than competitors in class (499g)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ200
Sports photography with Panasonic LZ20
46
 amazing zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes tracking focus
 good battery (540 per charge)
 low resolution (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
47
 great zoom range (25-525mm  21.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16MP)
 offers tracking focus
 great battery power (380 per charge)
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic FZ200 Travel photography info
Panasonic LZ20 Travel photography info
55
 good battery (540 per charge)
 flash built-in
 selfie friendly screen
 decently wide (25mm)
 very long reach (600mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 more heavy than competition (588g)
 low resolution (12MP)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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 great battery power (380 per charge)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (25mm)
 long reach (525mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 more heavy than competitors in class (499 grams)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic FZ200 Landscape photography info
Panasonic LZ20 Landscape photography info
48
 has manual focus
 decently wide (25mm)
 screen is a good size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW formats
 good battery (540 shots)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 low resolution (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
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 decently wide (25mm)
 screen is a good size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16MP)
 great battery power (380 CIPA)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 missing Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ200
Vlogging with Panasonic LZ20
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 decently wide (25mm)
 selfie friendly screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 has microphone port
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 more heavy than competition (588 grams)
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 decently wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focusing
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing microphone socket
 more heavy than competitors in class (499 grams)
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic LZ20 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic LZ20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-07-18 2012-07-18
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine VII FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display tech Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,312 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 13.50 m 6.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize 1/4000s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps) 1280 x 720p ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 588 gr (1.30 pounds) 499 gr (1.10 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 37 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 114 not tested
Other
Battery life 540 photos 380 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $499 $250