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Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS8

Portability
71 Imaging
40 Features
34 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
39 Overall
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Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS8 Key Specs

Panasonic LZ20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push 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
  • Replacement is Panasonic LZ30
Panasonic ZS8
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS7
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Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic LZ20 and Panasonic ZS8, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are built by Panasonic. The resolution of the LZ20 (16MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The LZ20 was released 13 months after the ZS8 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the LZ20 grades vs the ZS8 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Panasonic ZS8

		

		

			
 LZ20 ZS8 
RevealedJuly 2012July 2011Newer by 13 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Panasonic LZ20

		

		

			
 ZS8 LZ20 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic LZ20 and Panasonic ZS8

		

		

			
 LZ20 ZS8 
Manually focus  Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch display  Neither features Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LZ20 enjoys physical dimensions of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS8 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic LZ20 and Panasonic ZS8 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the LZ20 versus the ZS8.
Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS8 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the LZ20 and ZS8 is 71 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS8 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The picture here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the LZ20 and ZS8.
As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic LZ20 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent LZ20 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS8 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Panasonic LZ20 as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic ZS8 as a Portrait photography camera
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 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 features face detect focus
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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 decent megapixels (14MP)
 manual focus not available
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Panasonic LZ20 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic ZS8 as a Street photography camera
45
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 more heavy than competition (499g)
61
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (210g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Panasonic LZ20 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic ZS8 as a Sports photography camera
47
 long zoom range (25-525mm  21.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 features tracking focus
 great battery pack (380 per charge)
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
47
 excellent zoom range (24-384mm  16.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic LZ20 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS8 Travel photography factors
58
 great battery pack (380 CIPA)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (25mm)
 long reach (525mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 more heavy than competition (499 grams)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
 lighter than competition (210 grams)
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (24mm)
 long zoom (384mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic LZ20 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS8 Landscape photography details
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 pretty wide (25mm)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 great battery pack (380 CIPA)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 lack of Timelapse mode
44
 pretty wide (24mm)
 screen size is decent (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 lack of Timelapse function
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic LZ20 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS8 Vlogging factors
25
 pretty wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focus
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of microphone port
 more heavy than competition (499g)
30
 pretty wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (210 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of external microphone port
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Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LZ20 and Panasonic ZS8
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ18
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-07-18 2011-07-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-525mm (21.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen tech TFT Screen LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 6.80 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 499g (1.10 lbs) 210g (0.46 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 photos 340 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $250 $275