Panasonic LZ20 and FZ60: Two New Superzooms | News | Forum

Along with the new constant aperture FZ200, Panasonic has released two more Lumix superzooms – the LZ20 and FZ60.

The FZ60 is a step down from the FZ200 and features a 24x optical zoom (25-600mm equivalent) with a variable aperture (f/2.8-5.2), a 16.1MP CMOS image sensor and the ability to capture 1080/60i or 1080/30p video.  The Panasonic Lumix FZ60 retails for $349 and is available here at B&H Photo.

The LZ20 rounds out the bottom end of the superzooms and sports a 21x optical zoom lens (25-525mm equivalent), a 16MP CCD image sensor and 720p video at 30fps.  The Panasonic LZ20 retails for $249 and is available here at B&H Photo.

 Panasonic Lumix FZ60 Key Specs

• 16.1MP High Sensitivity MOS Sensor
• LSI Venus Engine Image Processor
• Leica DC Vario-Elmarit 24x Zoom Lens
• 25-600mm Optical Zoom Lens (Equivalent)
• 3.0" 460,000-dot Intelligent LCD Display
• POWER O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer)
• Full HD 1080 60i Video Recording
• Creative Control Feature
• Intelligent Auto Mode
• Full Manual Override

Panasonic Lumix LZ20 Key Specs

• 16MP CCD Sensor
• 21x Optical Zoom Lens
• 25-525mm Focal Length Equivalency
• 3.0" 460K-dot LCD Display
• ISO 6400 in High Sensitivity Mode
• Optical Image Stabilizer
• HD Video Capture
• Intelligent Auto Mode