Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax 645Z

Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic LZ20 and Pentax 645Z, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the LZ20 (16MP) and 645Z (51MP) and the LZ20 (1/2.3") and 645Z (Medium format) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The LZ20 was announced 21 months prior to the 645Z making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax 645Z being a Large SLR camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the LZ20 matches up versus the 645Z when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 and Pentax 645Z. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic LZ20 Gallery and Pentax 645Z Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic LZ20 offers exterior dimensions of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Pentax 645Z has sizing of 156mm x 117mm x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") along with a weight of 1550 grams (3.42 lbs).

See the Panasonic LZ20 and Pentax 645Z in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the LZ20 vs the 645Z.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the LZ20 and 645Z is 71 and 49 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The picture here might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LZ20 and 645Z.

Plainly, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The LZ20 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Pentax 645Z will give you more detail with its extra 35 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged LZ20 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.