Panasonic LZ20 vs Samsung NX2000

Below, we are matching up the Panasonic LZ20 and Samsung NX2000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the LZ20 (16MP) and the NX2000 (20MP) is very close but the LZ20 (1/2.3") and NX2000 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The LZ20 was launched 16 months before the NX2000 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the LZ20 scores vs the NX2000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 and Samsung NX2000. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic LZ20 Gallery and Samsung NX2000 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LZ20 has got external 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 Samsung NX2000 has measurements of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic LZ20 and Samsung NX2000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the LZ20 against the NX2000.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the LZ20 and NX2000 is 71 and 89 respectively.

Usually, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The picture below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the LZ20 and NX2000.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The LZ20 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung NX2000 will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged LZ20 will be behind in sensor innovation.