Panasonic L10 vs Panasonic LZ20

In this article, we will be analyzing the Panasonic L10 versus Panasonic LZ20, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the L10 (10MP) and LZ20 (16MP) and the L10 (Four Thirds) and LZ20 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The L10 was released 5 years before the LZ20 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic L10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the L10 grades versus the LZ20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic L10 Gallery and Panasonic LZ20 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic L10 has outside measurements of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs) while 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).

Look at the Panasonic L10 versus Panasonic LZ20 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the L10 against the LZ20.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L10 and LZ20 is 66 and 71 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The image underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the L10 and LZ20.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The L10 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic LZ20 will show more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged L10 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.