Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS45
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Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS45 Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand 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
- Updated by Panasonic LZ30
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 249g - 108 x 60 x 32mm
- Launched January 2015
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ57
- Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS40
- Refreshed by Panasonic ZS50
Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview
On this page, we will be looking at the Panasonic LZ20 and Panasonic ZS45, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The resolution of the LZ20 (16MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe LZ20 was manufactured 3 years before the ZS45 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera.
Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the LZ20 matches up vs the ZS45 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS45 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic LZ20 Gallery and Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Panasonic ZS45
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Panasonic LZ20
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Launched | January 2015 | July 2012 | More recent by 30 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 460k | Crisper screen (+580k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic LZ20 and Panasonic ZS45
LZ20 | ZS45 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen size | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither provides Touch screen |
Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LZ20 provides physical dimensions of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS45 has dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic LZ20 and Panasonic ZS45 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the LZ20 vs the ZS45.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LZ20 and ZS45 is 71 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The graphic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the LZ20 and ZS45.
To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photos however you have to take the release date of the cameras into account. The older LZ20 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 |
Alternative name | - | Lumix DMC-TZ57 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-07-18 | 2015-01-06 |
Physical type | 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 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 Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
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 range | 2cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT Screen LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.80 m | 6.00 m |
Flash settings | 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 | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 499 gr (1.10 pounds) | 249 gr (0.55 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") | 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 350 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $250 | $300 |