Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic ZS20

Let's look closer at the Panasonic LX100 and Panasonic ZS20, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the LX100 (13MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the LX100 (Four Thirds) and ZS20 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The LX100 was released 2 years later than the ZS20 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the LX100 grades vs the ZS20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX100 Gallery & Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX100 features external measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") having a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS20 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic LX100 and Panasonic ZS20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the LX100 versus the ZS20.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the LX100 and ZS20 is 83 and 92 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The photograph here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the LX100 and ZS20.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The LX100 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic ZS20 will show more detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger LX100 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.