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Panasonic LZ20 vs Canon G3 X Comparison

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Panasonic LZ20

16 MP | 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) CCD Sensor

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Canon G3 X

20 MP | 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Panasonic LZ20 vs Canon G3 X Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two Bridge cameras from Panasonic and Canon. Panasonic LZ20 was introduced to market in July 2012 and Canon G3 X was launched in June 2015. As you can see, LZ20 is 3 years older than G3 X. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Panasonic LZ20 has a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor whereas Canon G3 X has a 20.0MP 1-inch sensor.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Panasonic LZ20 and Canon G3 X before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Panasonic LZ20 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2012-07-18
  • 16MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 1600 ( expands to 6400)
  • 25-525 mm F3.1-5.8 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • 1 fps continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 499g. 120 x 76 x 80 mm

Canon G3 X Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2015-06-18
  • 20MP - 1-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 125 - 12800 ( expands to 25600)
  • 24-600 mm F2.8-5.6 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • Electronic (optional) viewfinder
  • 5.9 fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 733g. 123 x 77 x 105 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body

Panasonic LZ20 was replaced by Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 vs Canon PowerShot G3 X

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Panasonic LZ20 and Canon G3 X compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 over Canon PowerShot G3 X
Battery Life
380 shots vs 300 shots 80 more frames with a single charge
Weight
499 g vs 733 g 234 g lighter


Reasons to choose Canon PowerShot G3 X over Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs None Better connectivity
LCD Screen
Tilting vs Fixed Type Flexible shooting positions
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs No Better for flash photography
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
Viewfinder
Electronic (Optional) vs None Better framing and control
RAW Support
Yes vs No Better image quality
Max Sensor Resolution
20 MP vs 16 MP 25% more pixels
Max ISO
12.800 vs 1.600 700% higher Max ISO
Number of Focus Points
31 vs 9 22 more focus points
LCD Screen Size
3.2" vs 3" 0.2 inches larger display
LCD Screen Resolution
1.620k dots vs 460k dots 252% higher resolution screen
Continuous Shooting
5.9fps vs 1.0fps 4.9 fps faster
Microphone Port
Yes vs No High quality audio recording option
Headphone Port
Yes vs No better video control
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Focal Length - Wide
24mm vs 25mm 1 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele
600mm vs 525mm 75 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
25x vs 21× more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Wide
2.80 vs 3.10 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
5.60 vs 5.80 faster lens at tele
Sensor Pixel Area
5.82µm2 vs 1.74µm2 234% larger pixel area
Max Video Resolution
1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720 Higher Resolution Video
Built-in ND Filter
3.0-stops vs No Use larger aperture under strong light
Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD
Yes vs No Rotate LCD for taking Selfies
NFC Connection
Yes vs No Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs No Remote control your camera with a smartphone
UHS Card Support
UHS-I vs none Read/Write in Ultra High Speeds

Common Strengths of Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 and Canon PowerShot G3 X
Image Stabilization
Optical vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
LCD Screen Size
3" vs 3.2" Large display
Manual Exposure
Yes vs Yes better exposure control
Focal Length - Tele
525mm vs 600mm Very good Telezoom
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Common Weaknesses of Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 and Canon PowerShot G3 X
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Panasonic LZ20 vs Canon G3 X: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Panasonic LZ20 and Canon G3 X side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Panasonic LZ20 has external dimensions of 120 x 76 x 80 mm (4.72 x 2.99 x 3.15″) and weighs 499 g (1.10 lb / 17.60 oz) (including batteries). Canon G3 X has external dimensions of 123 x 77 x 105 mm (4.84 x 3.03 x 4.13″) and weighs 733 g (1.62 lb / 25.86 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Panasonic LZ20 and Canon G3 X. Panasonic LZ20 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 3mm narrower, 1mm shorter and 25mm thinner than Canon G3 X.

Panasonic LZ20 vs Canon G3 X Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Panasonic LZ20 and Canon G3 X Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Panasonic LZ20 and Canon G3 X.

Panasonic LZ20 vs Canon G3 X Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Panasonic LZ20 and Canon G3 X Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Panasonic LZ20 and Canon G3 X.
Panasonic LZ20 vs Canon G3 X Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Panasonic LZ20 and Canon G3 X Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Panasonic LZ20 is significantly lighter (234g ) than the Canon G3 X which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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Weather Sealing

Thanks to the weather sealed body of G3 X, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to LZ20.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Canon G3 X's 3.2" LCD screen is slightly larger than Panasonic LZ20's 3" screen.

In addition to the size advantage, Canon G3 X LCD screen also has a Tilting feature where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over the head levels. On the other hand, Panasonic LZ20 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to G3 X.
Panasonic LZ20 vs Canon G3 X: Sensor Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 has a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm ) sized CCD sensor . On the other hand, Canon G3 X has a 20.0MP 1-inch (13.2 x 8.8 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features DIGIC 6 processor.

Below you can see the LZ20 and G3 X sensor size comparison.

Panasonic LZ20 vs Canon G3 X Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Panasonic LZ20 and Canon G3 X Cameras


As seen above, Canon G3 X has a 4.2x Larger sensor area than Panasonic LZ20. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Panasonic LZ20 vs Canon G3 X Lens Specs Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 features a 25-525 mm F3.1-5.8 21× zoom lens whereas Canon G3 X features a 24-600 mm F2.8-5.6 25x zoom lens.

Canon G3 X has 1mm wider coverage than the Panasonic LZ20. At f2.80, it is also faster at widest end. On the tele end, Canon G3 X has 75mm longer reach than the Panasonic LZ20. At f5.60, it is also faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

DSLR-Like Cameras

LZ20
G3 X
Widest - Samsung WB2200F
Average
Telezoom

DSLR-Like Cameras

LZ20
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Longest - Nikon P1000
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Max Aperture at Tele

DSLR-Like Cameras

LZ20
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Fastest - Olympus 1
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Max Aperture at Wide

DSLR-Like Cameras

LZ20
G3 X
Fastest - Sony RX10 III
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What types of Photography are Panasonic LZ20 and Canon G3 X Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Panasonic LZ20 and Canon G3 X for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Panasonic LZ20 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Canon G3 X for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic (Optional) Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Ergonomics&Handling
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Panasonic LZ20 for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Canon G3 X for Street Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic (Optional) Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Medium sized Body
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Panasonic LZ20 for Sports Photography

POOR

Canon G3 X for Sports Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
Manual Exposure Mode
525 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
Slow Continuous Shooting: 1.0fps
Environmental Sealings
9 Focus Points
Slow Lens at Tele: f5.80
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic (Optional) Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Environmental Sealings
31 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
600 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Average Continuous Shooting: 5.9fps
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
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Panasonic LZ20 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Canon G3 X for Daily Photography

GOOD
21.0X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
499g
Body Thickness 80mm
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RAW shooting capability
Environmental Sealings
25.0X Optical Zoom
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Medium size Body
733g
Body Thickness 105mm
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Panasonic LZ20 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Canon G3 X for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE
Manual Exposure Mode
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Environmental Sealings
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
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Panasonic LZ20 vs Canon G3 X: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Panasonic LZ20 and Canon G3 X, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Panasonic LZ20 and Canon G3 X scores compare:

Panasonic LZ20
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #107 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #915 out of 1226 in all Cameras
Canon G3 X
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #8 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #158 out of 1226 in all Cameras

Canon G3 X is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Panasonic LZ20 in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Panasonic LZ20. Otherwise, Canon G3 X is the better camera overall.

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Canon G3 X vs Panasonic LZ20 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 Canon PowerShot G3 X
Brand Panasonic Canon
Announced 2012-07-18 2015-06-18
Body Type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor
Type CCD BSI-CMOS
Size 1/2.3-inch 1-inch
Dimensions 6.08 x 4.56 mm 13.2 x 8.8 mm
Area 27.72mm2 116.16mm2
Megapixels 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Max Resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Max Native Light sensitivity 1,600 ISO 12,800 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity 6400 ISO 25600 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 125 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 9 31
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 25-525 mm (21×) 24-600 mm (25x)
Max Aperture F3.1-5.8 F2.8-5.6
Macro Focus Range 2cm 5cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Tilting
Size 3" 3.2"
Resolution 460k dots 1,620k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Optical Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 6.80 m 6.80 m (with Auto ISO)
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 1.0 fps 5.9 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Video Formats Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 499g 733g
Dimensions 120 x 76 x 80mm 123 x 77 x 105mm
Battery Life 380 shots 300 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score not tested 63
DxO Color Depth not tested 21.4
DxO Dynamic Range not tested 12.3
DxO Low Light ISO not tested 521
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