Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS1

Below is a detailed overview of the Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are offered by Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the LZ20 (16MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the LZ20 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") come with different sensor sizes.

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The LZ20 was unveiled 3 years later than the ZS1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the LZ20 scores versus the ZS1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic LZ20 Gallery and Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic LZ20 provides external 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 ZS1 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

See the Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the LZ20 against the ZS1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the LZ20 and ZS1 is 71 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The visual below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the LZ20 and ZS1.

Clearly, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The LZ20 with its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic LZ20 will produce greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher LZ20 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.