Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS45

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").

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.