Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic TS1

Lets look closer at the Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic TS1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and they are both sold by Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the LZ20 (16MP) and TS1 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The LZ20 was manufactured 3 years after the TS1 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS1 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the LZ20 scores vs the TS1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic LZ20 Gallery and Panasonic TS1 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LZ20 has outside measurements of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Panasonic TS1 has dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic TS1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the LZ20 compared to the TS1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the LZ20 and TS1 is 71 and 93 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the LZ20 and TS1.

As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic LZ20 to give you more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern LZ20 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.