Panasonic LZ20 vs Sony RX1
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Panasonic LZ20 vs Sony RX1 Key Specs
(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
- Released July 2012
- Replacement is Panasonic LZ30
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
- 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
- Launched February 2013
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Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic LZ20 versus Sony RX1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the LZ20 (16MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the LZ20 (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe LZ20 was announced 7 months prior to the RX1 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the LZ20 matches up vs the RX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic LZ20 Gallery & Sony RX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Sony RX1
| LZ20 | RX1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Panasonic LZ20
| RX1 | LZ20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2013 |  | July 2012 | More recent by 7 months |
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Display resolution | 1229k |  | 460k | Crisper display (+769k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic LZ20 and Sony RX1
| LZ20 | RX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Panasonic LZ20 vs Sony RX1 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic LZ20 has got physical measurements of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Sony RX1 has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the LZ20 and the RX1.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LZ20 and RX1 is 71 and 79 respectively.
Panasonic LZ20 vs Sony RX1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the LZ20 and RX1.
As you can see, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The LZ20 having a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Sony RX1 will provide extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The older LZ20 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic LZ20 vs Sony RX1 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2012-07-18 | 2013-02-19 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 852.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
| Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-525mm (21.0x) | 35mm (1x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.1-5.8 | f/2.0-22.0 |
| Macro focusing distance | 2cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 1,229k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Screen LCD | Xtra FineTFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic and Optical (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.80 m | 6.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | - | 1/4000s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720p ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 499 grams (1.10 lb) | 482 grams (1.06 lb) |
| Dimensions | 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") | 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 93 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 25.1 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.3 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 2534 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 380 pictures | 270 pictures |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $250 | $2,798 |