Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic LZ20

Below, we are looking at the Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic LZ20, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and LZ20 (16MP) and the G9 (Four Thirds) and LZ20 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The G9 was manufactured 5 years later than the LZ20 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the G9 grades versus the LZ20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G9 has exterior dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") and a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ20 has proportions of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the G9 versus the LZ20.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G9 and LZ20 is 62 and 71 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 and LZ20.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G9 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic G9 will render more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer G9 will have an edge in sensor technology.