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Panasonic LZ20 vs Sony NEX-5N

Portability
71 Imaging
39 Features
34 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5N front
Portability
89 Imaging
56 Features
69 Overall
61

Panasonic LZ20 vs Sony NEX-5N Key Specs

Panasonic LZ20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 499g - 120 x 76 x 80mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • New Model is Panasonic LZ30
Sony NEX-5N
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
  • Introduced October 2011
  • Replaced the Sony NEX-5
  • Renewed by Sony NEX-5R
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Panasonic LZ20 vs Sony NEX-5N Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic LZ20 vs Sony NEX-5N, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the LZ20 (16MP) and the NEX-5N (16MP) is relatively comparable but the LZ20 (1/2.3") and NEX-5N (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The LZ20 was brought out 10 months later than the NEX-5N so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the LZ20 scores against the NEX-5N in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Sony NEX-5N

					

					

						
 LZ20 NEX-5N 
IntroducedJuly 2012October 2011More recent by 10 months
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Panasonic LZ20

					

					

						
 NEX-5N LZ20 
Manual focus  More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Panasonic LZ20 and Sony NEX-5N

					

					

						
 LZ20 NEX-5N 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Panasonic LZ20 vs Sony NEX-5N Physical Comparison

					

					

						
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic LZ20 offers external measurements of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5N has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic LZ20 vs Sony NEX-5N in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the LZ20 against the NEX-5N.
Panasonic LZ20 vs Sony NEX-5N size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the LZ20 and NEX-5N is 71 and 89 respectively.
Panasonic LZ20 vs Sony NEX-5N top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Panasonic LZ20 vs Sony NEX-5N Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the LZ20 and NEX-5N.
All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The LZ20 comes with the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult. The more recent LZ20 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

						Panasonic LZ20 vs Sony NEX-5N sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Panasonic LZ20 vs Sony NEX-5N Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Panasonic LZ20 vs Sony NEX-5N Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Panasonic LZ20
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-5N
36
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 features face detect autofocus
 no manual focus
 no external flash support
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
73
 focusing manually
 good megapixels (16MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 offers face detection autofocus
 supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
 Panasonic LZ20 as a Street photography camera
 Sony NEX-5N as a Street photography camera
45
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 more heavy than competition (499 grams)
80
 tilting screen
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 supports RAW formats
 features focus by touch
 very good high ISO (25,600)
 no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic LZ20 Sports photography information
Sony NEX-5N Sports photography information
47
 incredible zoom range (25-525mm  21.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 features tracking focus
 good battery (380 per charge)
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
58
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 better than average battery pack (460 shots)
 no image stabilization
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Panasonic LZ20
Travel photography with Sony NEX-5N
58
 good battery (380 CIPA)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 long zoom (525mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 more heavy than competition (499g)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
70
 better than average battery pack (460 CIPA)
 features focus by touch
 good megapixels (16MP)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
 Panasonic LZ20 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony NEX-5N as a Landscape photography camera
45
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 good battery (380 CIPA)
 no manual focus
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 does not have Timelapse mode
71
 focusing manually
 interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 very good high ISO (25,600)
 supports RAW formats
 better than average battery pack (460 shots)
 no image stabilization
 lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Panasonic LZ20 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony NEX-5N as a Vlogging camera
25
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect autofocus
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have microphone port
 more heavy than competition (499 grams)
33
 built-in touchscreen
 offers face detection autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 display is not selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 lack of external mic port
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Panasonic LZ20 vs Sony NEX-5N Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LZ20 and Sony NEX-5N
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20Sony Alpha NEX-5N
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 Sony Alpha NEX-5N
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-07-18 2011-10-03
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 25-525mm (21.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.1-5.8 -
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display technology TFT Screen LCD Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 6.80 m 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Max flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 499 gr (1.10 lbs) 269 gr (0.59 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 77
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 1079
Other
Battery life 380 pictures 460 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $250 $550