Panasonic LZ20 vs Sony HX50V
Portability
71 Imaging
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71 Imaging
39 Features
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Portability
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57 Overall
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89 Imaging
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Panasonic LZ20 vs Sony HX50V Key Specs
Panasonic LZ20
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
- 499g - 120 x 76 x 80mm
- Introduced July 2012
- Later Model is Panasonic LZ30
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
- 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
- Released April 2013
- Succeeded the Sony HX30V
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On this page, we will be contrasting the Panasonic LZ20 and Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the LZ20 (16MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe LZ20 was introduced 9 months before the HX50V so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.
Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the LZ20 scores against the HX50V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic LZ20 Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Sony HX50V
| LZ20 | HX50V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Panasonic LZ20
| HX50V | LZ20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | April 2013 |  | July 2012 | More recent by 9 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic LZ20 and Sony HX50V
| LZ20 | HX50V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic LZ20 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LZ20 offers physical 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 HX50V has dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the LZ20 and the HX50V.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LZ20 and HX50V is 71 and 89 respectively.
Panasonic LZ20 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the LZ20 and HX50V.
As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony HX50V to resolve more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The older LZ20 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
Panasonic LZ20 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic LZ20 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Portrait photography camera
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Panasonic LZ20 Street photography factors
Sony HX50V Street photography factors
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than average (499g)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (272 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Panasonic LZ20 Sports photography features
Sony HX50V Sports photography features
incredible zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (380 shots)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
good battery pack (400 shots)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel photography with Panasonic LZ20
Travel photography with Sony HX50V
better than average battery power (380 shots)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (525mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average (499 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
good battery pack (400 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (272 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape photography with Panasonic LZ20
Landscape photography with Sony HX50V
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (380 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good battery pack (400 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5 )
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Panasonic LZ20 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX50V as a Vlogging camera
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than average (499 grams)
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (272g)
slow max aperture (f3.5 )
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have mic jack
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Panasonic LZ20 vs Sony HX50V Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2012-07-18 | 2013-04-24 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 2920 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-525mm (21.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.1-5.8 | f/3.5 - 6.3 |
| Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 460k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Screen LCD | XtraFine LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.80 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720p ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 499 grams (1.10 pounds) | 272 grams (0.60 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") | 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 380 photographs | 400 photographs |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $250 | $439 |