Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS15
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Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS15 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
- 499g - 120 x 76 x 80mm
- Announced July 2012
- Later Model is Panasonic LZ30
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
- Released June 2012
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ25
- Updated by Panasonic ZS20
Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview
The following is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS15, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are offered by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the LZ20 (16MP) and ZS15 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe LZ20 was manufactured very close to the ZS15 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the LZ20 grades against the ZS15 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS15 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic LZ20 Gallery and Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Panasonic ZS15
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Panasonic LZ20
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Common features in the Panasonic LZ20 and Panasonic ZS15
LZ20 | ZS15 | |||
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Released | July 2012 | June 2012 | Similar generation | |
Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LZ20 has external dimensions of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS15 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS15 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the LZ20 and the ZS15.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LZ20 and ZS15 is 71 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The picture here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the LZ20 and ZS15.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic LZ20 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.
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Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-TZ25 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-07-18 | 2012-06-29 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-525mm (21.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT Screen LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.80 m | 6.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720p ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 499 grams (1.10 pounds) | 208 grams (0.46 pounds) |
Dimensions | 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 shots | 260 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $250 | $279 |