Panasonic LZ20 vs Sony RX10 II

Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic LZ20 versus Sony RX10 II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the LZ20 (16MP) and the RX10 II (20MP) is pretty similar but the LZ20 (1/2.3") and RX10 II (1") boast different sensor size.

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The LZ20 was introduced 3 years before the RX10 II which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the LZ20 scores against the RX10 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic LZ20 Gallery and Sony RX10 II Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LZ20 comes with outer dimensions of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Sony RX10 II has dimensions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic LZ20 versus Sony RX10 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the LZ20 against the RX10 II.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LZ20 and RX10 II is 71 and 58 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The image below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the LZ20 and RX10 II.

To sum up, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The LZ20 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony RX10 II will offer extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged LZ20 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.