Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 vs Pentax Optio WG-2

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20

      Pentax Optio WG-2
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 and the Pentax Optio WG-2, 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 Optio WG-2 was introduced in February 2012. 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 Optio WG-2 Highlights

      • 16 MP 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
      • 125 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points (9 Cross-type)
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Wheather Sealed Body
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
      4. Advantage of Pentax Optio WG-2
      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 Optio WG-2.

      PROS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20

      Pentax Optio WG-2

      •   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
      •   Video Capture
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 192 g (0.42 lb / 6.77 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20

      Pentax Optio WG-2

      •   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
      •   125 Lowest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 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 Optio WG-2

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec

      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 Optio WG-2.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 vs Pentax Optio WG-2
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 125
      Max Image Resolution 4608 x 3456 vs 4288 x 3216
      Center Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 25 mm vs 28 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 525 mm vs 140 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 21x vs 5x
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.1 vs f/3.5
      Min Normal Focus Distance 30 cm vs 50 cm
      Image Stabilization vs
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 15 sec vs 4 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 1.2 fps vs 1.0 fps
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono
      Longer Battery Life 380 shots vs 260 shots
      Internal Storage 109 MB vs 88.2 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 70D
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 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 Optio WG-2

      Pentax WG-2
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pentax Optio WG-2 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 vs Pentax Optio WG-2
      Larger Sensor 1/2.33-inch vs 1/2.3-inch
      Higher Native ISO 1,600 vs 6,400
      Timelapse Recording vs
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.8 vs f/5.5
      Min Macro Focus Distance 2 cm vs 1 cm
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/2000 sec vs 1/4000 sec
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      Higher Video Resolution 1280 x 720 vs 1920 x 1080
      HDMI Output vs Micro, Type D
      Environmental Sealing vs
      Water Proof vs
      Dust Proof vs
      Shock Proof vs
      Crush Proof vs
      Freeze Proof vs
      Lighter 499 g (1.10 lb / 17.60 oz) vs 192 g (0.42 lb / 6.77 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Pentax Optio WG-2.

      Nikon D7000
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      APS-C

      16.2 MP

      Olympus E-400
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      Micro Four Thirds

      10.0 MP

      Sony SLT-A33
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      APS-C

      14.2 MP

      Nikon D1H
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      APS-C

      2.7 MP

      Olympus PEN E-P3
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12.3 MP

      Nikon D40
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      APS-C

      6.1 MP

      Olympus SP-100
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Sony a7R V
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      Full Frame

      61.0 MP

      Sony a9 III
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      Full Frame

      24.6 MP

      Samsung WB2200F
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Sony FX3
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      Full Frame

      10.2 MP

      Nikon D50
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      APS-C

      6.1 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 Optio WG-2
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO1,6006,400
        Face Detection
        Built-in Flash
        Light499 g (1.10 lb / 17.60 oz)192 g (0.42 lb / 6.77 oz)
        Internal Storage109 MB88.2 MB
      WEAKNESSES Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 Pentax Optio WG-2
        Small Sensor1/2.33-inch1/2.3-inch
        Few Focus Points99
        Few Cross-type Focus Points00
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen460k dot460k dot
        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
        Short Battery Life380 shots260 shots

      Screen

      Screen

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 and Pentax Optio WG-2 have 3.0" Fixed screens with 460k dot resolution.

      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 Optio WG-2 features a 16 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 125 - 6,400.

      Pentax Optio WG-2 has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

      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 Optio WG-2 can take pictures up to 4288 x 3216 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4288 x 3216, 4224 x 2376, 3216 x 3216, 3072 x 2304, 3072 x 1728, 2592 x 1944, 2592 x 1464, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480 with 1:1, 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.

      Image Stabilization on Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 has an 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 Optio WG-2 comes with D-LI92 battery pack with battery life of 260 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 1/4000 sec on Pentax Optio WG-2. Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 can shoot continuously up to 1.2 fps. Pentax Optio WG-2 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 5.40 m on Pentax Optio WG-2..

      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 Optio WG-2 body has dimensions of 122 x 61 x 30 mm (4.8 x 2.4 x 1.18"). Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 weighs 499 g (1.10 lb / 17.60 oz) and Pentax Optio WG-2 weighs 192 g (0.42 lb / 6.77 oz).

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20

      Pentax Optio WG-2

      120 mm

      76 mm

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      122 mm

      61 mm

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      80 mm

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      30 mm

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      Size comparisons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 and Pentax Optio WG-2

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 and Pentax Optio WG-2 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 Optio WG-2

      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20

      Pentax Optio WG-2

      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
      59
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20

      Pentax Optio WG-2

      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
      61
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20

      Pentax Optio WG-2

      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
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20

      Pentax Optio WG-2

      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
      82
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 192 g (0.42 lb / 6.77 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20

      Pentax Optio WG-2

      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
      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 192 g (0.42 lb / 6.77 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 and Pentax Optio WG-2 and give them scores of 51 and 54 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 Optio WG-2

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      54

      Sensor

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20

      Pentax Optio WG-2

      POOR
      44
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   125 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20

      Pentax Optio WG-2

      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
      POOR
      43
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20

      Pentax Optio WG-2

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      BAD
      14
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20

      Pentax Optio WG-2

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20

      Pentax Optio WG-2

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

      Connectivity

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20

      Pentax Optio WG-2

      POOR
      44
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   HDMI Output
      •   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 Optio WG-2

      POOR
      41
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 499 g (1.10 lb / 17.60 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 380 shots
      •   Internal Storage
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 192 g (0.42 lb / 6.77 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots
      •   Internal Storage


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