Panasonic LZ20 vs Sony WX300

Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic LZ20 versus Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the LZ20 (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The LZ20 was revealed 7 months earlier than the WX300 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the LZ20 grades against the WX300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The full galleries are available at Panasonic LZ20 Gallery & Sony WX300 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic LZ20 offers outside dimensions of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sony WX300 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the LZ20 compared to the WX300.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LZ20 and WX300 is 71 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the LZ20 and WX300.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony WX300 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older LZ20 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.