Panasonic LZ20 vs Sony H50

On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic LZ20 and Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the LZ20 (16MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The LZ20 was revealed 3 years after the H50 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the LZ20 scores vs the H50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The full galleries are available at Panasonic LZ20 Gallery & Sony H50 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic LZ20 features exterior dimensions of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sony H50 has specifications of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") along with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic LZ20 and Sony H50 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the LZ20 versus the H50.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the LZ20 and H50 is 71 and 69 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The picture here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the LZ20 and H50.

To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic LZ20 to render greater detail because of its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher LZ20 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.