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Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
71
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Panasonic LZ20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase 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
  • Refreshed by Panasonic LZ30
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS50
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS70
Photography Glossary

Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic LZ20 versus Panasonic ZS60, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both built by Panasonic. The resolution of the LZ20 (16MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The LZ20 was manufactured 4 years prior to the ZS60 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the LZ20 scores vs the ZS60 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Panasonic ZS60

 LZ20 ZS60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Panasonic LZ20

 ZS60 LZ20 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016July 2012Newer by 42 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic LZ20 and Panasonic ZS60

 LZ20 ZS60 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LZ20 has got physical 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 ZS60 has measurements of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic LZ20 versus Panasonic ZS60 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the LZ20 versus the ZS60.

Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the LZ20 and ZS60 is 71 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The pic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the LZ20 and ZS60.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS60 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged LZ20 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic LZ20
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS60
36
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
53
focusing manually
good resolution (18 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Street photography camera
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than average in class (499g)
71
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
has touch to focus
lighter than others in class (282 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Sports photography camera
47
incredible zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery power (380 CIPA)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography details
58
great battery power (380 shots)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (525mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (499 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
74
lighter than others in class (282g)
has touch to focus
good resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography details
45
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
great battery power (380 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
59
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging highlights
25
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
heavier than average in class (499 grams)
35
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than others in class (282 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic port
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Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LZ20 and Panasonic ZS60
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-07-18 2016-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-525mm (21.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 499g (1.10 pounds) 282g (0.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 37
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 109
Other
Battery life 380 images 320 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $250 $248