Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 vs Pentax MX-1

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20

      Pentax MX-1
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 and the Pentax MX-1, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 was introduced in July 2012 and Pentax MX-1 was introduced in July 2013. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 Highlights

      • 16 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points (9 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.2 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Pentax MX-1 Highlights

      • 12 MP 1/1.7-inch CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 12,800 Native ISO
      • 25 Focus Points (25 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 920k dot Tilting Screen
      • 1.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
      4. Advantage of Pentax MX-1
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 and Pentax MX-1.

      PROS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20

      Pentax MX-1

      •   Video Capture
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 499 g (1.10 lb / 17.60 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 391 g (0.86 lb / 13.79 oz)
      •   Internal Storage

      CONS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20

      Pentax MX-1

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 380 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 49
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 290 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20

      Pentax MX-1

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot

      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20

      Panasonic LZ20
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 over Pentax MX-1.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 vs Pentax MX-1
      Higher Sensor Resolution 16 Megapixel vs 12 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 4608 x 3456 vs 4000 x 3000
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 25 mm vs 28 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 525 mm vs 112 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 21x vs 4x
      Min Normal Focus Distance 30 cm vs 60 cm
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 1.2 fps vs 1.0 fps
      Speaker Mono vs
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs
      Longer Battery Life 380 shots vs 290 shots
      Internal Storage 109 MB vs 75.3 MB

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20.

      Panasonic LZ40
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      1/2.3-inch

      20 MP

      Panasonic LZ30
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Canon Rebel T5
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Fujifilm X-M1
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Canon 70D
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Sony a7R IV
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      Full Frame

      61.0 MP

      Sony a6400
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Advantage of Pentax MX-1

      Pentax MX-1
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pentax MX-1 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 vs Pentax MX-1
      Larger Sensor 1/2.33-inch vs 1/1.7-inch
      Higher Native ISO 1,600 vs 12,800
      RAW Support vs
      More Focus Points 9 vs 25
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.1 vs f/1.8
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.8 vs f/2.5
      Min Macro Focus Distance 2 cm vs 1 cm
      Screen Type Fixed vs Tilting
      Higher Resolution Screen 460k dot vs 920k dot
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 15 sec vs 30 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/2000 sec vs 1/8000 sec
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      Higher Video Resolution 1280 x 720 vs 1920 x 1080
      HDMI Output vs Type D Mini
      Lighter 499 g (1.10 lb / 17.60 oz) vs 391 g (0.86 lb / 13.79 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Pentax MX-1.

      Pentax K-01
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      APS-C

      16 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Kodak Z5120
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Fujifilm X-T30 II
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      APS-C

      26.1 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon 5DS R
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Canon Rebel SL1
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 Pentax MX-1
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO1,60012,800
        Face Detection
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        Light499 g (1.10 lb / 17.60 oz)391 g (0.86 lb / 13.79 oz)
        Internal Storage109 MB75.3 MB
      WEAKNESSES Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 Pentax MX-1
        Small Sensor1/2.33-inch1/1.7-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Cross-type Focus Points00
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Continuous Shooting1.2 fps1.0 fps
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201920 x 1080
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing
        Short Battery Life380 shots290 shots

      Screen

      Screen

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 and Pentax MX-1 have 3.0" screens with 460k dot and 920k dot resolutions respectively. Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 has a Fixed screen Pentax MX-1 has a Tilting screen which makes it very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting.

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      Pentax MX-1 with Tilting screen

      Sensor

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 features a 16 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 27.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600 and expands to 100 - 6,400 in boosted mode. Pentax MX-1 features a 12 megapixel 1/1.7-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 7.44 x 5.58 mm and a total area of 31.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 12,800.

      Photography Features

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4608 x 3072, 4608 x 2592, 3648 x 2736, 3456 x 3456, 2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Pentax MX-1 can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3984 x 2656, 3968 x 2232, 3072 x 2304, 3072 x 2048, 3072 x 1728, 2592 x 1728, 2560 x 1440, 2048 x 1152 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Pentax MX-1 comes with D-Li-106 battery pack with battery life of 290 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20, and up to 1/8000 sec on Pentax MX-1. Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 can shoot continuously up to 1.2 fps. Pentax MX-1 can shoot continuously up to 1.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 6.80 m on Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 and 12.00 m on Pentax MX-1..

      Physical Parameters

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 body has dimensions of 120 x 76 x 80 mm (4.72 x 2.99 x 3.15") and Pentax MX-1 body has dimensions of 122 x 61 x 51 mm (4.8 x 2.4 x 2.01"). Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 weighs 499 g (1.10 lb / 17.60 oz) and Pentax MX-1 weighs 391 g (0.86 lb / 13.79 oz).

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20

      Pentax MX-1

      120 mm

      76 mm

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      122 mm

      61 mm

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      80 mm

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      51 mm

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      Size comparisons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 and Pentax MX-1

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 and Pentax MX-1 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20

      Pentax MX-1

      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20

      Pentax MX-1

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 380 shots
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 290 shots

      Wildlife Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20

      Pentax MX-1

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 380 shots
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 290 shots

      Portrait Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20

      Pentax MX-1

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      GOOD
      72
      •   Small Sensor
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20

      Pentax MX-1

      GOOD
      78
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 499 g (1.10 lb / 17.60 oz)
      GOOD
      81
      •   Small Sensor
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 391 g (0.86 lb / 13.79 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20

      Pentax MX-1

      GOOD
      81
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 499 g (1.10 lb / 17.60 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 380 shots
      GOOD
      83
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 391 g (0.86 lb / 13.79 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 290 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 and Pentax MX-1 and give them scores of 51 and 59 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20

      Pentax MX-1

      OVERALL
      51
      OVERALL
      59

      Sensor

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20

      Pentax MX-1

      POOR
      44
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 49

      Photo

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20

      Pentax MX-1

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      GOOD
      71
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20

      Pentax MX-1

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20

      Pentax MX-1

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20

      Pentax MX-1

      POOR
      53
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20

      Pentax MX-1

      POOR
      44
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      50
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20

      Pentax MX-1

      POOR
      41
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 499 g (1.10 lb / 17.60 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 380 shots
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      41
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 391 g (0.86 lb / 13.79 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 290 shots
      •   Internal Storage


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