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Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

Panasonic LZ20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost 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
  • Later Model is Panasonic LZ30
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS30
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS40
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Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Panasonic LZ20 versus Panasonic ZS35, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the LZ20 (16MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The LZ20 was introduced 17 months before the ZS35 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the LZ20 grades against the ZS35 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Panasonic ZS35

 LZ20 ZS35 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Panasonic LZ20

 ZS35 LZ20 
IntroducedJanuary 2014July 2012Newer by 17 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Panasonic LZ20 and Panasonic ZS35

 LZ20 ZS35 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LZ20 provides outer measurements of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS35 has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic LZ20 versus Panasonic ZS35 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the LZ20 and the ZS35.

Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LZ20 and ZS35 is 71 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The pic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the LZ20 and ZS35.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of files but you would want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged LZ20 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography information
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS35 Street photography information
45
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition in class (499 grams)
68
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (305 grams)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography factors
47
excellent zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery pack (380 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
53
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic LZ20
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS35
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good battery pack (380 per charge)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (525mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (499g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than competitors (305 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography factors
45
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
good battery pack (380 per charge)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
44
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging advice
25
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
heavier than competition in class (499 grams)
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fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (305 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone support
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Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LZ20 and Panasonic ZS35
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-07-18 2014-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 21
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-525mm (21.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT Screen LCD TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 499 grams (1.10 pounds) 305 grams (0.67 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs -
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 Single Single
Pricing at launch $250 $300