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Panasonic LZ20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
71
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Panasonic LZ20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs

Panasonic LZ20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 499g - 120 x 76 x 80mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Refreshed by Panasonic LZ30
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Wi-Fi
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Panasonic LZ20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic LZ20 and Samsung Galaxy Camera, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the LZ20 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The LZ20 was released 7 months before the Galaxy Camera which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the LZ20 grades against the Galaxy Camera in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 LZ20 Galaxy Camera 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Panasonic LZ20

 Galaxy Camera LZ20 
RevealedFebruary 2013July 2012Newer by 7 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen sizing4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic LZ20 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 LZ20 Galaxy Camera 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic LZ20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic LZ20 provides physical measurements of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic LZ20 and Samsung Galaxy Camera in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the LZ20 against the Galaxy Camera.

Panasonic LZ20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LZ20 and Galaxy Camera is 71 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic LZ20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LZ20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The pic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the LZ20 and Galaxy Camera.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos though you will need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged LZ20 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic LZ20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Panasonic LZ20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LZ20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 Portrait photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography features
36
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
39
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Street photography camera
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition (499g)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (300g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic LZ20
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
47
great zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
49
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic LZ20
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
58
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (525mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (499 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than competition (300g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 Landscape photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography advice
45
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
49
focusing manually
relatively wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 Vlogging info
Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging info
25
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
heavier than competition (499 grams)
36
relatively wide (23mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone socket
lighter than competition (300 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Panasonic LZ20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LZ20 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20Samsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 Samsung Galaxy Camera
Also Known as - Wi-Fi
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-07-18 2013-02-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-525mm (21.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 4.8 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Screen LCD 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.80 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE 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) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 499 gr (1.10 pounds) 300 gr (0.66 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $250 $450