Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic LZ40

On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic G1 and Panasonic LZ40, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the G1 (12MP) and LZ40 (20MP) and the G1 (Four Thirds) and LZ40 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The G1 was introduced 6 years before the LZ40 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the G1 grades against the LZ40 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic G1 Gallery & Panasonic LZ40 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Panasonic G1 offers exterior dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") and a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ40 has specifications of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G1 and Panasonic LZ40 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the G1 vs the LZ40.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G1 and LZ40 is 82 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G1 and LZ40.

Clearly, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G1 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic LZ40 will result in extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older G1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.