Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic LZ20

Below is a extensive overview of the Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic LZ20, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and LZ20 (16MP) and the G100 (Four Thirds) and LZ20 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The G100 was revealed 8 years later than the LZ20 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the G100 matches up against the LZ20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G100 has physical dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") having a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ20 has measurements of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the G100 against the LZ20.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G100 and LZ20 is 81 and 71 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The visual underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G100 and LZ20.

To sum up, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G100 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic G100 will offer greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer G100 should have an edge in sensor innovation.