Panasonic LZ40 vs Sony TX20
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Sony TX20 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%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.
Panasonic LZ40 vs Sony TX20 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic LZ40 Gallery & Sony TX20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Sony TX20
LZ40 | TX20 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | February 2012 | More recent by 23 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Panasonic LZ40
TX20 | LZ40 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Display resolution | 922k | 460k | Sharper display (+462k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic LZ40 and Sony TX20
LZ40 | TX20 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 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).
Contrast the Panasonic LZ40 and Sony TX20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the LZ40 and TX20 is 67 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Sony TX20 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 | |
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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 | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ |
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 |