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Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
71
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
26
Overall
32

Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs

Panasonic LZ20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand 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
  • Refreshed by Panasonic LZ30
Panasonic ZR3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-ZX3
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Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Panasonic LZ20 versus Panasonic ZR3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the LZ20 (16MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The LZ20 was unveiled 2 years later than the ZR3 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZR3 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the LZ20 grades against the ZR3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Panasonic ZR3

 LZ20 ZR3 
LaunchedJuly 2012January 2010Fresher by 31 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Panasonic LZ20

 ZR3 LZ20 

Common features in the Panasonic LZ20 and Panasonic ZR3

 LZ20 ZR3 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LZ20 features outside measurements of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZR3 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic LZ20 versus Panasonic ZR3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the LZ20 compared to the ZR3.

Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the LZ20 and ZR3 is 71 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the LZ20 and ZR3.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic LZ20 to deliver more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer LZ20 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Portrait photography camera
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 Street photography information
Panasonic ZR3 Street photography information
45
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (499 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZR3 Sports photography details
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incredible zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
great battery (380 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZR3 Travel photography advice
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great battery (380 CIPA)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (525mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (499 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZR3 Landscape photography info
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rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
great battery (380 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZR3 Vlogging factors
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rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (499 grams)
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decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LZ20 and Panasonic ZR3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Also called - Lumix DMC-ZX3
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-07-18 2010-01-26
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-525mm (21.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 499 grams (1.10 lb) 159 grams (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 shots -
Form of battery 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 One One
Cost at release $250 $280