Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic LZ20

Let's look a little more closely at the Panasonic FZ35 versus Panasonic LZ20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are designed by Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the FZ35 (12MP) and LZ20 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ35 was released 24 months prior to the LZ20 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FZ35 matches up versus the LZ20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ35 Gallery & Panasonic LZ20 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ35 has got outside measurements of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ20 has measurements 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the FZ35 and the LZ20.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ35 and LZ20 is 72 and 71 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ35 and LZ20.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic LZ20 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The older FZ35 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.