Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-FZ1
Released in 2002, Lumix DMC-FZ1 has about 15 mm² of sensor area, 2 MP effective resolution, and a 414 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1
vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-LC20
VS
Sensor area
15 mm²
Lumix DMC-FZ121 mm²
Lumix DMC-LC20- Area ratio
- 1.41:1
- Absolute difference
- 6 mm²
- Relative difference
- 40.6%
The Lumix DMC-LC20 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
Key specification differences
Lumix DMC-FZ1MetricLumix DMC-LC20
2 MPEffective pixels1.9 MP
4.5 × 3.37Sensor5.33 × 4
2.75 µmPixel pitch3.35 µm
7.58 µm²Pixel area11.22 µm²
13.19 MP/cm²Pixel density8.91 MP/cm²
7.7Crop factor6.49
—Maximum video—
414 gWeight250 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageMultiMedia, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion rechargeable Li-ion batteryBatteryAA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Lumix DMC-LC20 has the larger sensor area. The Lumix DMC-LC20 has the lighter body. The Lumix DMC-FZ1 has the higher effective resolution. The Lumix DMC-FZ1 and Lumix DMC-LC20 were both released in 2002. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-LC20
Released in 2002, Lumix DMC-LC20 has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 1.9 MP effective resolution, and a 250 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.