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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic LZ20

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
Portability
71
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

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

 LZ20 FZ60 

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
43
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
36
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
49
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