Panasonic LZ20 vs Sony HX350

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic LZ20 versus Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the LZ20 (16MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The LZ20 was released 5 years earlier than the HX350 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the LZ20 scores versus the HX350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic LZ20 Gallery and Sony HX350 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LZ20 offers outer measurements of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Sony HX350 has dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the LZ20 vs the HX350.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LZ20 and HX350 is 71 and 62 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the LZ20 and HX350.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX350 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged LZ20 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.