Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS70
Portability
71 Imaging
40 Features
34 Overall
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71 Imaging
40 Features
34 Overall
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Portability
87 Imaging
47 Features
70 Overall
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87 Imaging
47 Features
70 Overall
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Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs
Panasonic LZ20
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
- 499g - 120 x 76 x 80mm
- Revealed July 2012
- Later Model is Panasonic LZ30
Panasonic ZS70
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(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
- Introduced April 2017
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
- Succeeded the Panasonic ZS60
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS80
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The following is a in depth review of the Panasonic LZ20 versus Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the LZ20 (16MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe LZ20 was released 5 years earlier than the ZS70 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera.
Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the LZ20 scores against the ZS70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Panasonic ZS70
| LZ20 | ZS70 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Panasonic LZ20
| ZS70 | LZ20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | April 2017 |  | July 2012 | Newer by 57 months |
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+580k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic LZ20 and Panasonic ZS70
| LZ20 | ZS70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic LZ20 features exterior 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) whilst the Panasonic ZS70 has sizing of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic LZ20 versus Panasonic ZS70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the LZ20 and the ZS70.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the LZ20 and ZS70 is 71 and 87 respectively.
Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LZ20 and ZS70.
Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS70 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged LZ20 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Panasonic LZ20
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS70
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Panasonic LZ20 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS70 Street photography information
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competitors (499 grams)
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Panasonic LZ20 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Sports photography camera
excellent zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery pack (380 per charge)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery (380 shots)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Panasonic LZ20 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography information
good battery pack (380 per charge)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (525mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (499g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
boasts touch to focus
good megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Panasonic LZ20 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography features
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (380 shots)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (380 shots)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Panasonic LZ20 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging info
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (499g)
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
missing external mic socket
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Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Panasonic |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 |
| Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ90 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2012-07-18 | 2017-04-19 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Venus Engine |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-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 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Max boosted ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 49 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-525mm (21.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.1-5.8 | f/3.3-6.4 |
| Macro focusing range | 2cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 460k dots | 1,040k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | TFT Screen LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,166k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Maximum quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt 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 | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 lb) | 322 gr (0.71 lb) |
| Dimensions | 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") | 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 pictures | 380 pictures |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail price | $250 | $450 |
