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Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic LZ40

Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 front
Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic LZ40 Key Specs

Panasonic G100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 352g - 116 x 83 x 54mm
  • Released June 2020
Panasonic LZ40
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Previous Model is Panasonic LZ30
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Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic LZ40 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic G100 and Panasonic LZ40, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the G100 (20MP) and the LZ40 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the G100 (Four Thirds) and LZ40 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The G100 was manufactured 6 years after the LZ40 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the G100 grades vs the LZ40 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Panasonic LZ40

 G100 LZ40 
AnnouncedJune 2020January 2014Newer by 79 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1840k460kSharper screen (+1380k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Panasonic G100

 LZ40 G100 

Common features in the Panasonic G100 and Panasonic LZ40

 G100 LZ40 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic LZ40 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G100 comes with outer dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") and a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ40 has dimensions of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the G100 versus the LZ40.

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic LZ40 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the G100 and LZ40 is 81 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic LZ40 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic LZ40 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The picture here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G100 and LZ40.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The G100 provides the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field easier. The newer G100 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic LZ40 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic G100
Portrait photography with Panasonic LZ40
77
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
39
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G100 Street photography information
Panasonic LZ40 Street photography information
78
screen articulates fully
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
45
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition (524 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic G100
Sports photography with Panasonic LZ40
56
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/500s)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (270 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
47
incredible zoom range (22-924mm 42.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G100 Travel photography details
Panasonic LZ40 Travel photography details
78
connects via bluetooth
includes focus by touch
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
bad battery pack (270 shots)
55
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (22mm)
great zoom (924mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (524g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G100 Landscape photography features
Panasonic LZ40 Landscape photography features
71
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (270 shots)
44
really wide (22mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G100 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic LZ40 Vlogging highlights
78
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 1920 pixels)
has mic support
does not have image stabilization
27
really wide (22mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
has external mic port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
heavier than competition (524 grams)
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Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic LZ40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G100 and Panasonic LZ40
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2020-06-24 2014-01-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 25600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 22-924mm (42.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.0-6.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,840 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/1500 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.60 m (at ISO 100) 10.80 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x1920 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 352g (0.78 lb) 524g (1.16 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 270 images 320 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $698 $219