Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic XS1

Let's look a little more closely at the Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic XS1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Panasonic. The image resolution of the LZ20 (16MP) and the XS1 (16MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The LZ20 was introduced 5 months before the XS1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the LZ20 scores vs the XS1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic LZ20 Gallery and Panasonic XS1 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LZ20 comes with physical dimensions of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Panasonic XS1 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the LZ20 vs the XS1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LZ20 and XS1 is 71 and 97 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The photograph below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the LZ20 and XS1.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photos but you will want to factor the production date of the products into consideration.