Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax E85

Here is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic LZ20 versus Pentax E85, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the LZ20 (16MP) and E85 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The LZ20 was released 2 years later than the E85 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax E85 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the LZ20 grades versus the E85 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 and Pentax Optio E85. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic LZ20 Gallery and Pentax E85 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic LZ20 comes with external 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) and the Pentax E85 has specifications of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic LZ20 versus Pentax E85 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the LZ20 compared to the E85.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LZ20 and E85 is 71 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The visual here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LZ20 and E85.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic LZ20 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer LZ20 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.