Panasonic LZ20 vs Sony RX10

Its time to look closer at the Panasonic LZ20 vs Sony RX10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the LZ20 (16MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the LZ20 (1/2.3") and RX10 (1") feature different sensor sizing.

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The LZ20 was brought out 20 months earlier than the RX10 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the LZ20 scores vs the RX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic LZ20 Gallery & Sony RX10 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LZ20 offers external dimensions 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 RX10 has proportions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") having a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic LZ20 vs Sony RX10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the LZ20 against the RX10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the LZ20 and RX10 is 71 and 58 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the LZ20 and RX10.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The LZ20 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony RX10 will resolve greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The older LZ20 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.