Panasonic LZ20 Specifications

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LZ20 Overview
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Model Name:	Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
Prices:	Compare Prices
Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:
Successor:
General
Model Number:	LZ20
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Mid-Sized
Currently Manufactured:	No
Retail Price:
Street Price:	$168.00
Date Available:	TBD
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Weight:	17.6 oz (499 g) includes batteries
Size:	4.7 x 3.0 x 3.1 in. (119 x 77 x 80 mm)
Waterproof:	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CCD
Sensor Manufacturer:	Panasonic
Effective Megapixels:	16.1
Sensor Format:	1/2.33 inch
Sensor size:	28.198mm² (6.13mm x 4.6mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	1.33 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	4:3
Color Filter Type:	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:
Self-Cleaning:	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No
DxO Sensor Score:
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4608 x 3456 (15.9 MP, 4:3), 4608 x 3072 (14.2 MP, 3:2), 4608 x 2592 (11.9 MP, 16:9), 3456 x 3456 (11.9 MP, 1:1), 3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.3)
Continuous-mode frames/second:	1.2
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30p) 320x240 (30p)
Movie File Format:	QuickTime Motion JPEG with mono sound
Composite Video Out:	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
HD Video Out:	No
HD Video Connection:

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	n/a
Lens:	12 elements in 9 groups (3 Aspherical Lenses / 5 Aspherical surfaces )
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	25 - 525mm
Focal Length (actual):	4.5 - 94.5mm
Zoom Ratio:	21.00x
Aperture Range:	f/3.1 or f/8.9 (W) / f5.8 or f/16.7 (T), 2-step
Integrated ND Filter:	No
Normal Focus Range:	30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	2 cm to Infinity 0.8 in to Infinity
Filter Thread:	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	Yes
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	Up to 4x
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Contrast Detection: Face / AF Tracking / 1-area / 9-area / Spot
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	LCD
Viewfinder Type:
Focus Peaking:	No
EVF Resolution:	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	No
Rear Display:	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	460,000 dots
Touchscreen:	No
Articulating Screen:	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No
Selfie Screen:	No
Max Playback Zoom:	16.0x
Top Deck Display:

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):
Minimum ISO (native):
ISO Settings:	Auto,100, 200, 400, 800, 1600; High Sensitivity mode (1600-6400)
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, White Set
Shutter Speed Range:	1/2000 - 15 sec
Bulb Mode:	No
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Intelligent Multiple
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	No
Shutter Priority:	No
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Portrait, Scenery, Sports, Panorama Shot, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Baby(birthday only), Sunset, High Sensitivity
Self Timer:	2 or 10 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes
Flash Modes:	Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a
Flash Range Description:	0.6 - 6.8m (Wide/ISO Auto), 0.6 - 3.6m (Tele/ISO Auto)
Max Flash Sync:
Flash Exposure Compensation:
External Flash Connection:	n/a
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No
RAW Capture Support:	No
Uncompressed Format:
Movie File Format:	QuickTime Motion JPEG with mono sound
Included Memory:	109.0 MB
Included Memory Type:	Internal
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No
NFC:	No
Bluetooth:	No
Built-In GPS:	No
Microphone Jack:	No
Headphone Jack:	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes
Remote Control:	No
Remote Control Type:
Connections (extended):

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	1.2
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):
Shutter Lag (prefocused):
Shutter Lag (notes):
Startup Time:
Play -> Record Time:
Flash cycle time, full power:
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	380 shots (NiMH AA)
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	4 x AA
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium or Alkaline disposable, NiMH rechargeable
Batteries Included:	4 x Alkaline AAs
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software:	PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.2 LE, Adobe Reader
OS Compatibility:
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features: