Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Panasonic LZ20 and Panasonic FZ47 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). Panasonic FZ47 has external dimensions of 120 x 80 x 92 mm (4.72 x 3.15 x 3.62″) and weighs 498 g (1.10 lb / 17.57 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Panasonic LZ20 and the Panasonic FZ47. Panasonic LZ20 has the same height with Panasonic FZ47. On the other hand, with a width of 76mm, it is 4 narrower and also with a thickness of 80mm, it is 12mm thinner than Panasonic FZ47.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Panasonic LZ20 and Panasonic FZ47.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Panasonic LZ20 and Panasonic FZ47.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Panasonic FZ47 is 1g lighter than the Panasonic LZ20 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 nor Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 (Lumix DMC-FZ48) provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Panasonic LZ20 and Panasonic FZ47's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.