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Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic SZ7

Portability
71
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
38

Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic SZ7 Key Specs

Panasonic LZ20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Announced July 2012
  • Successor is Panasonic LZ30
Panasonic SZ7
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic SZ7 Overview

The following is a complete review of the Panasonic LZ20 versus Panasonic SZ7, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the LZ20 (16MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The LZ20 was announced 7 months after the SZ7 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ7 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the LZ20 scores versus the SZ7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Panasonic SZ7

 LZ20 SZ7 
LaunchedJuly 2012January 2012Newer by 7 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Panasonic LZ20

 SZ7 LZ20 

Common features in the Panasonic LZ20 and Panasonic SZ7

 LZ20 SZ7 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LZ20 has exterior dimensions 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 SZ7 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic LZ20 versus Panasonic SZ7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the LZ20 and the SZ7.

Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic SZ7 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the LZ20 and SZ7 is 71 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic SZ7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The picture here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the LZ20 and SZ7.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic LZ20 to give greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger LZ20 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic SZ7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 Portrait photography details
Panasonic SZ7 Portrait photography details
36
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 Street photography information
Panasonic SZ7 Street photography information
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition in class (499 grams)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 Sports photography advice
Panasonic SZ7 Sports photography advice
47
long zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic LZ20
Travel photography with Panasonic SZ7
58
better than average battery (380 shots)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (525mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (499g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
70
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 Landscape photography details
Panasonic SZ7 Landscape photography details
45
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
better than average battery (380 shots)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
42
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 Vlogging info
Panasonic SZ7 Vlogging info
25
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (499g)
35
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic socket
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Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LZ20 and Panasonic SZ7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-07-18 2012-01-09
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-525mm (21.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Screen LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.80 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 499 grams (1.10 lbs) 133 grams (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 photos 220 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $250 $199