Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax Q

Below, we will be contrasting the Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax Q, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the LZ20 (16MP) and Q (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The LZ20 was launched 14 months later than the Q which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the LZ20 grades vs the Q in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 & Pentax Q. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic LZ20 Gallery & Pentax Q Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic LZ20 provides outer dimensions of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Pentax Q has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the LZ20 vs the Q.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the LZ20 and Q is 71 and 93 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LZ20 and Q.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic LZ20 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher LZ20 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.