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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic LZ20

Portability
68 Imaging
40 Features
48 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
Portability
71 Imaging
40 Features
34 Overall
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic LZ20 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ62
Panasonic LZ20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Announced July 2012
  • Replacement is Panasonic LZ30
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic LZ20 Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic LZ20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ60 (16MP) and the LZ20 (16MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ60 was revealed very close to the LZ20 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FZ60 grades against the LZ20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Panasonic LZ20

		

		

			
 FZ60 LZ20 
Manual focus  Dial accurate focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Panasonic FZ60

		

		

			
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic LZ20

		

		

			
 FZ60 LZ20 
AnnouncedJuly 2012July 2012Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither offers Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic LZ20 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ60 offers outside dimensions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ20 has specifications of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic LZ20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the FZ60 and the LZ20.
Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic LZ20 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ60 and LZ20 is 68 and 71 respectively.
Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic LZ20 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic LZ20 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The pic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ60 and LZ20.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files although you should really factor the launch date  of the products into consideration.
	
			Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic LZ20 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FZ60 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic LZ20 Portrait photography highlights
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 you can focus manually
 decent MP (16MP)
 has face detection focus
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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 decent MP (16MP)
 comes with face detection focus
 focusing manually not possible
 can't use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Panasonic FZ60 Street photography info
Panasonic LZ20 Street photography info
44
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 heavier than competition (493 grams)
45
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 heavier than competition in class (499g)
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic FZ60 Sports photography factors
Panasonic LZ20 Sports photography factors
55
 excellent zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 has tracking autofocus
 great battery power (450 CIPA)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
47
 long zoom range (25-525mm  21.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16MP)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 good battery power (380 CIPA)
 slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic FZ60 Travel photography details
Panasonic LZ20 Travel photography details
57
 great battery power (450 CIPA)
 decent MP (16MP)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (25mm)
 great reach (600mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 heavier than competition (493g)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
 good battery power (380 shots)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (25mm)
 very long reach (525mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 heavier than competition in class (499g)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic FZ60 Landscape photography info
Panasonic LZ20 Landscape photography info
50
 you can focus manually
 pretty wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16MP)
 great battery power (450 shots)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse recording
45
 rather wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16MP)
 good battery power (380 CIPA)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ60
Vlogging with Panasonic LZ20
27
 pretty wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection focus
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 does not have external mic support
 heavier than competition (493 grams)
25
 rather wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection focus
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of external mic port
 heavier than competition in class (499 grams)
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic LZ20 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic LZ20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ62 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-07-18 2012-07-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
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/2.8-5.2 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen technology TFT Screen LCD Display TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 13.50 m 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure 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, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1280 x 720p ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 493 grams (1.09 lbs) 499 grams (1.10 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 450 photos 380 photos
Battery form Battery Pack 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 Single Single
Price at launch $350 $250