Panasonic LZ20 vs Sony RX10
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Panasonic LZ20 vs Sony RX10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand 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
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
- 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
- Revealed March 2014
- Successor is Sony RX10 II
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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.
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Sony RX10
| LZ20 | RX10 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony RX10 over the Panasonic LZ20
| RX10 | LZ20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | March 2014 |  | July 2012 | Fresher by 20 months |
| Focus manually |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 1290k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+830k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic LZ20 and Sony RX10
| LZ20 | RX10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Panasonic LZ20 vs Sony RX10 Physical Comparison
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.
Panasonic LZ20 vs Sony RX10 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Panasonic LZ20 vs Sony RX10 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2012-07-18 | 2014-03-20 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 116.2mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW format | ||
| Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-525mm (21.0x) | 24-200mm (8.3x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.8 | f/2.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | 2cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 2.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 1,290k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Screen LCD | WhiteMagic |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/3200 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.80 m | 10.20 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720p ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 499 gr (1.10 pounds) | 813 gr (1.79 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") | 129 x 88 x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 69 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.9 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.6 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 474 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 380 photos | 420 photos |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $250 | $698 |