Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS100

Below, we will be evaluating the Panasonic LZ20 versus Panasonic ZS100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the LZ20 (16MP) and the ZS100 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the LZ20 (1/2.3") and ZS100 (1") possess totally different sensor size.

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The LZ20 was brought out 4 years before the ZS100 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the LZ20 grades versus the ZS100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic LZ20 Gallery & Panasonic ZS100 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LZ20 enjoys 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) whilst the Panasonic ZS100 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the LZ20 and the ZS100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the LZ20 and ZS100 is 71 and 87 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the LZ20 and ZS100.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The LZ20 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic ZS100 will give you extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older LZ20 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.