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Panasonic LZ40 vs Sony TX20

Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
35
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Panasonic LZ40 vs Sony TX20 Key Specs

Panasonic LZ40
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Old Model is Panasonic LZ30
Sony TX20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Sony TX20 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Panasonic LZ40 and Sony TX20, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the LZ40 (20MP) and TX20 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The LZ40 was launched 23 months later than the TX20 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the LZ40 grades vs the TX20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Sony TX20

 LZ40 TX20 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2012More recent by 23 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Panasonic LZ40

 TX20 LZ40 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic LZ40 and Sony TX20

 LZ40 TX20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic LZ40 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LZ40 has external dimensions of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst the Sony TX20 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the LZ40 versus the TX20.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the LZ40 and TX20 is 67 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LZ40 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the LZ40 and TX20.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic LZ40 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher LZ40 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LZ40 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LZ40 vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Portrait photography details
Sony TX20 Portrait photography details
40
MP count good (20MP)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
40
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Street photography camera
45
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than average in class (524 grams)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
weather sealing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Sports photography camera
47
great zoom range (22-924mm 42.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery power (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Travel photography information
Sony TX20 Travel photography information
55
MP count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (22mm)
very long reach (924mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (524 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
72
great battery power (250 CIPA)
weather sealing
has touch to focus
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Landscape photography info
Sony TX20 Landscape photography info
44
relatively wide (22mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
52
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
weather sealing
great battery power (250 per charge)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Vlogging info
Sony TX20 Vlogging info
27
relatively wide (22mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
comes with mic socket
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
heavier than average in class (524g)
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LZ40 and Sony TX20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2014-01-06 2012-02-28
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 22-924mm (42.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.80 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 524g (1.16 pounds) 133g (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 320 photographs 250 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
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
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $219 $330