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Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic LZ20

Portability
82
Imaging
46
Features
50
Overall
47
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
Portability
71
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic LZ20 Key Specs

Panasonic G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 360g - 124 x 84 x 45mm
  • Released January 2009
  • New Model is Panasonic G2
Panasonic LZ20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 499g - 120 x 76 x 80mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Later Model is Panasonic LZ30
Photography Glossary

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic LZ20 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic LZ20, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the G1 (12MP) and LZ20 (16MP) and the G1 (Four Thirds) and LZ20 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G1 was released 4 years earlier than the LZ20 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the G1 matches up vs the LZ20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Panasonic LZ20

 G1 LZ20 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Panasonic G1

 LZ20 G1 
IntroducedJuly 2012January 2009More modern by 42 months

Common features in the Panasonic G1 and Panasonic LZ20

 G1 LZ20 
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic LZ20 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic G1 features external dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") and a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ20 has specifications of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

See the Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic LZ20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the G1 compared to the LZ20.

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic LZ20 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G1 and LZ20 is 82 and 71 respectively.

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic LZ20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic LZ20 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The pic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G1 and LZ20.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G1 featuring a larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic LZ20 will show extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged G1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic LZ20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic G1
Portrait photography with Panasonic LZ20
57
you can focus manually
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
36
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G1 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LZ20 as a Street photography camera
72
fully articulated screen
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G1 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LZ20 as a Sports photography camera
33
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have phase detect AF
47
amazing zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G1 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LZ20 as a Travel photography camera
62
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
no Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
58
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (525mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (499g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G1 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic LZ20 Landscape photography highlights
57
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
no Timelapse function
45
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic G1
Vlogging with Panasonic LZ20
18
no video
25
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (499 grams)
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Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic LZ20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G1 and Panasonic LZ20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-19 2012-07-18
Physical type 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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-525mm (21.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing range - 2cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.50 m 6.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720p ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 360 gr (0.79 lbs) 499 gr (1.10 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 84 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 53 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 463 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 shots 380 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $0 $250