Panasonic LZ20 vs Sony TX100V
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Panasonic LZ20 vs Sony TX100V Key Specs
(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
(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
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 videoThe 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.
Panasonic LZ20 vs Sony TX100V Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic LZ20 Gallery and Sony TX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Sony TX100V
LZ20 | TX100V | |||
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Released | July 2012 | January 2011 | Newer by 19 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Panasonic LZ20
TX100V | LZ20 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 460k | Sharper screen (+769k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic LZ20 and Sony TX100V
LZ20 | TX100V | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the LZ20 and TX100V is 71 and 95 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic LZ20 vs Sony TX100V Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V | |
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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 |