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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic LZ20

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic LZ20 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
  • Introduced July 2013
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
  • Newer Model is Panasonic LZ30
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic LZ20 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FZ70 versus Panasonic LZ20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ70 (16MP) and the LZ20 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ70 was manufactured 13 months after the LZ20 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the FZ70 grades versus the LZ20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Panasonic LZ20

 FZ70 LZ20 
ReleasedJuly 2013July 2012More modern by 13 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Panasonic FZ70

 LZ20 FZ70 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ70 and Panasonic LZ20

 FZ70 LZ20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic LZ20 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ70 offers outside measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") along with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ20 has measurements of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FZ70 versus Panasonic LZ20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the FZ70 and the LZ20.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic LZ20 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ70 and LZ20 is 63 and 71 respectively.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic LZ20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic LZ20 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The pic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ70 and LZ20.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you can expect comparable quality of images however you might want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher FZ70 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic LZ20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Portrait photography details
Panasonic LZ20 Portrait photography details
56
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
small sensor (1/2.3")
37
good MP (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ70
Street photography with Panasonic LZ20
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (606g)
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competitors (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Sports photography details
Panasonic LZ20 Sports photography details
55
great zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
47
great zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery (380 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ70
Travel photography with Panasonic LZ20
55
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (20mm)
long reach (1200mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (606 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
58
better than average battery (380 per charge)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (525mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (499g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic LZ20 as a Landscape photography camera
54
manual focus
decently wide (20mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
45
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LZ20 as a Vlogging camera
26
decently wide (20mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competition (606 grams)
25
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (499 grams)
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic LZ20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ70 and Panasonic LZ20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-07-18 2012-07-18
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16 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
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 20-1200mm (60.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT Screen LCD Display TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 9.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (50i/60i, 25p/30p), 1280 x 720p (50p/60p or 25p/30p), 640 x 480 (25p/30p) 1280 x 720p ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file 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 606 grams (1.34 lb) 499 grams (1.10 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 41 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 171 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photos 380 photos
Battery type 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
Cost at launch $300 $250