Clicky

Panasonic LZ20 vs Sony TX100V

Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Panasonic LZ20 vs Sony TX100V Key Specs

Panasonic LZ20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 499g - 120 x 76 x 80mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • New Model is Panasonic LZ30
Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Released January 2011
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixels

Panasonic LZ20 vs Sony TX100V Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Panasonic LZ20 vs Sony TX100V, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the LZ20 (16MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

The LZ20 was revealed 19 months after the TX100V which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the LZ20 grades against the TX100V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Sony TX100V

 LZ20 TX100V 
ReleasedJuly 2012January 2011Newer by 19 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Panasonic LZ20

 TX100V LZ20 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1229k460kSharper screen (+769k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic LZ20 and Sony TX100V

 LZ20 TX100V 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic LZ20 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LZ20 comes with physical measurements of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Sony TX100V has dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic LZ20 vs Sony TX100V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the LZ20 and the TX100V.

Panasonic LZ20 vs Sony TX100V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the LZ20 and TX100V is 71 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic LZ20 vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LZ20 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the LZ20 and TX100V.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs although you need to take the production date of the products into consideration. The newer LZ20 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic LZ20 vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison

Panasonic LZ20 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LZ20 vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Portrait photography camera
37
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Street Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Street photography camera
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competitors (499g)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than average in class (147 grams)
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Sports Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 Sports photography info
Sony TX100V Sports photography info
47
incredible zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
good battery power (380 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Travel Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 Travel photography details
Sony TX100V Travel photography details
58
good battery power (380 per charge)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (525mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (499 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
65
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (147g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 Landscape photography factors
Sony TX100V Landscape photography factors
45
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
good battery power (380 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
43
relatively wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 Vlogging features
Sony TX100V Vlogging features
25
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
heavier than competitors (499g)
32
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (147g)
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Panasonic LZ20 vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LZ20 and Sony TX100V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2012-07-18 2011-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-525mm (21.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3.5"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT Screen LCD XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.80 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 499 gr (1.10 lbs) 147 gr (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
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
Card slots One One
Price at release $250 $380