Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic SZ5

Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic LZ20 versus Panasonic SZ5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Panasonic. The image resolution of the LZ20 (16MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The LZ20 was unveiled within a month of the SZ5 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ5 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the LZ20 matches up vs the SZ5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic LZ20 Gallery and Panasonic SZ5 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic LZ20 comes with outside 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) whilst the Panasonic SZ5 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the LZ20 and the SZ5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the LZ20 and SZ5 is 71 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The image here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the LZ20 and SZ5.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic LZ20 to resolve more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively.