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Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
71 Imaging
40 Features
34 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
30 Overall
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Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS5 Key Specs

Panasonic LZ20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ8
Photography Glossary

Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both designed by Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the LZ20 (16MP) and ZS5 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The LZ20 was revealed 2 years later than the ZS5 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS5 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the LZ20 grades versus the ZS5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Panasonic ZS5

		

		

			
 LZ20 ZS5 
AnnouncedJuly 2012June 2010More recent by 26 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Panasonic LZ20

		

		

			
 ZS5 LZ20 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic LZ20 and Panasonic ZS5

		

		

			
 LZ20 ZS5 
Manual focus  Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither contains Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LZ20 has got exterior measurements of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS5 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the LZ20 and the ZS5.
Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability score of the LZ20 and ZS5 is 71 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the LZ20 and ZS5.
To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic LZ20 to produce more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent LZ20 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic LZ20 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS5 Portrait photography info
37
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 includes face detect focus
 manual focus not available
 no external flash support
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
27
 offers face detection focus
 focusing manually not possible
 external flash not possible
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Panasonic LZ20 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS5 Street photography factors
45
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 heavier than competition in class (499g)
61
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (214g)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Panasonic LZ20
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS5
47
 great zoom range (25-525mm  21.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 includes tracking focus
 great battery (380 per charge)
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers tracking autofocus
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
 max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Panasonic LZ20 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic ZS5 as a Travel photography camera
58
 great battery (380 shots)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (25mm)
 very long reach (525mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 heavier than competition in class (499 grams)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
63
 lighter than competitors in class (214g)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 long zoom (300mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
 Panasonic LZ20 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic ZS5 as a Landscape photography camera
45
 pretty wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 great battery (380 shots)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse recording
33
 quite wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7")
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Panasonic LZ20
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS5
25
 pretty wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focus
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have mic socket
 heavier than competition in class (499g)
31
 quite wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection focus
 lighter than competitors in class (214g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no external mic jack
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Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LZ20 and Panasonic ZS5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ8
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-07-18 2010-06-16
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-525mm (21.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display technology TFT Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 6.80 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure 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) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 499 grams (1.10 lbs) 214 grams (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 pictures -
Style of battery 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
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $250 $300