Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS7

Here is a extended overview of the Panasonic LZ20 and Panasonic ZS7, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are built by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the LZ20 (16MP) and ZS7 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The LZ20 was introduced 13 months later than the ZS7 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the LZ20 matches up versus the ZS7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic LZ20 Gallery & Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LZ20 features outside dimensions of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS7 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic LZ20 and Panasonic ZS7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the LZ20 vs the ZS7.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the LZ20 and ZS7 is 71 and 91 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the LZ20 and ZS7.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic LZ20 to produce more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern LZ20 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.