Panasonic LZ20 vs Samsung WB750

Lets look more in depth at the Panasonic LZ20 and Samsung WB750, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the LZ20 (16MP) and WB750 (13MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The LZ20 was unveiled 11 months later than the WB750 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB750 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the LZ20 grades versus the WB750 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 and Samsung WB750. The full galleries are available at Panasonic LZ20 Gallery and Samsung WB750 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic LZ20 features outside 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 WB750 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic LZ20 and Samsung WB750 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the LZ20 versus the WB750.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LZ20 and WB750 is 71 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the LZ20 and WB750.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic LZ20 to result in more detail having an extra 3MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern LZ20 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.