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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic LZ20

Portability
59 Imaging
37 Features
73 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
Portability
71 Imaging
40 Features
34 Overall
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic LZ20 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 691g - 132 x 92 x 117mm
  • Released July 2015
  • Replaced the Panasonic FZ200
Panasonic LZ20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push 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
  • Renewed by Panasonic LZ30
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic LZ20 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic LZ20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are created by Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FZ300 (12MP) and LZ20 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ300 was unveiled 3 years after the LZ20 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FZ300 matches up against the LZ20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Panasonic LZ20

		

		

			
 FZ300 LZ20 
ReleasedJuly 2015July 2012Newer by 37 months
Manually focus  More exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Panasonic FZ300

		

		

			
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ300 and Panasonic LZ20

		

		

			
 FZ300 LZ20 
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic LZ20 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ300 features exterior measurements of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") along with a weight of 691 grams (1.52 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).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the FZ300 compared to the LZ20.
Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic LZ20 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ300 and LZ20 is 59 and 71 respectively.
Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic LZ20 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic LZ20 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The image below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ300 and LZ20.
Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic LZ20 to deliver greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger FZ300 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FZ300 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic LZ20 Portrait photography highlights
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 you can focus manually
 has face detection autofocus
 exports RAW files
 MP count low (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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 good MP (16 megapixels)
 supports face detection autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 no external flash support
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Panasonic FZ300 Street photography factors
Panasonic LZ20 Street photography factors
59
 fully articulated screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW files
 comes with touch to focus
 environment proof
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 heavier than competition in class (691g)
45
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 more heavy than competition in class (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic FZ300 Sports photography factors
Panasonic LZ20 Sports photography factors
51
 long zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 better than average battery power (380 shots)
 MP count low (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
47
 amazing zoom range (25-525mm  21.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking autofocus
 better than average battery power (380 shots)
 slow fps (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic FZ300 Travel photography factors
Panasonic LZ20 Travel photography factors
59
 better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
 environment proof
 comes with touch to focus
 flash built-in
 selfie friendly display
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 long zoom (600mm)
 heavier than competition in class (691 grams)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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 better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
 good MP (16MP)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 long zoom (525mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 more heavy than competition in class (499 grams)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
 Panasonic FZ300 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic LZ20 as a Landscape photography camera
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 you can focus manually
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW files
 environment proof
 better than average battery power (380 shots)
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
45
 relatively wide (25mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16MP)
 better than average battery power (380 per charge)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic FZ300 Vlogging information
Panasonic LZ20 Vlogging information
62
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 selfie friendly display
 touch screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection autofocus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 does have external mic port
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 heavier than competition in class (691g)
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 relatively wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection autofocus
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing external microphone support
 more heavy than competition in class (499g)
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic LZ20 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ300 and Panasonic LZ20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-07-16 2012-07-18
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 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
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display tech - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/16000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 12.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 8.80 m (at Auto ISO) 6.80 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720p ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 691 grams (1.52 lb) 499 grams (1.10 lb)
Dimensions 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 380 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $598 $250