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Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS20

Portability
71
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS20 Key Specs

Panasonic LZ20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 499g - 120 x 76 x 80mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Renewed by Panasonic LZ30
Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Introduced April 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS15
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS25
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Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are sold by Panasonic. The resolution of the LZ20 (16MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The LZ20 was released 3 months later than the ZS20 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the LZ20 grades versus the ZS20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Panasonic ZS20

 LZ20 ZS20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Panasonic LZ20

 ZS20 LZ20 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic LZ20 and Panasonic ZS20

 LZ20 ZS20 
IntroducedJuly 2012April 2012Same generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LZ20 has outside dimensions of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS20 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the LZ20 versus the ZS20.

Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the LZ20 and ZS20 is 71 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the LZ20 and ZS20.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic LZ20 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS20 Portrait photography details
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decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
30
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS20 Street photography advice
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than average in class (499 grams)
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
lighter than average in class (206g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS20 Sports photography info
47
incredible zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery power (380 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
47
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (260 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS20 Travel photography information
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good battery power (380 per charge)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (525mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (499 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than average in class (206 grams)
boasts focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (260 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS20 Landscape photography information
45
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery power (380 shots)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery power (260 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic LZ20
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS20
25
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (499g)
34
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (206 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no mic jack
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Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LZ20 and Panasonic ZS20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-07-18 2012-04-26
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-525mm (21.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 499 gr (1.10 lbs) 206 gr (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 260 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $250 $349