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Panasonic LX5 vs Panasonic LZ20

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
Portability
71
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Panasonic LX5 vs Panasonic LZ20 Key Specs

Panasonic LX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-90mm (F2.0-3.3) lens
  • 271g - 110 x 65 x 43mm
  • Announced December 2011
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic LX3
  • Refreshed by Panasonic LX7
Panasonic LZ20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump 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
  • Updated by Panasonic LZ30
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Panasonic LX5 vs Panasonic LZ20 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic LX5 vs Panasonic LZ20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Panasonic. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the LX5 (10MP) and LZ20 (16MP) and the LX5 (1/1.63") and LZ20 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The LX5 was launched 7 months prior to the LZ20 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LX5 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the LX5 scores against the LZ20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Panasonic LZ20

 LX5 LZ20 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Panasonic LX5

 LZ20 LX5 
ReleasedJuly 2012December 2011More modern by 7 months

Common features in the Panasonic LX5 and Panasonic LZ20

 LX5 LZ20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Panasonic LX5 vs Panasonic LZ20 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX5 comes with physical measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ20 has proportions of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the LX5 compared to the LZ20.

Panasonic LX5 vs Panasonic LZ20 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the LX5 and LZ20 is 88 and 71 respectively.

Panasonic LX5 vs Panasonic LZ20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX5 vs Panasonic LZ20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the LX5 and LZ20.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The LX5 due to its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic LZ20 will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged LX5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic LX5 vs Panasonic LZ20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX5 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX5 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic LX5
Portrait photography with Panasonic LZ20
41
has manual focus
exports RAW files
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.63")
36
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic LX5
Street photography with Panasonic LZ20
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/1.63")
more heavy than average (271 grams)
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX5 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic LZ20 Sports photography highlights
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.63")
does not have phase detect autofocus
47
excellent zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
good battery (380 shots)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX5 Travel photography information
Panasonic LZ20 Travel photography information
59
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (271g)
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
58
good battery (380 per charge)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (525mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (499g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX5 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic LZ20 as a Landscape photography camera
52
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.63")
no Timelapse mode
45
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
good battery (380 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic LX5
Vlogging with Panasonic LZ20
29
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
more heavy than average (271 grams)
25
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
heavier than competition in class (499g)
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Panasonic LX5 vs Panasonic LZ20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX5 and Panasonic LZ20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-12-15 2012-07-18
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.63" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.07 x 5.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 44.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 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
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-90mm (3.8x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-3.3 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 4.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.20 m 6.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD Lite Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 271 gr (0.60 lb) 499 gr (1.10 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 65 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") 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 19.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 132 not tested
Other
Battery life - 380 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $294 $250