Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic LZ20

Here, we are contrasting the Panasonic G2 versus Panasonic LZ20, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the G2 (12MP) and LZ20 (16MP) and the G2 (Four Thirds) and LZ20 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The G2 was announced 24 months before the LZ20 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the G2 scores versus the LZ20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic G2 Gallery and Panasonic LZ20 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic G2 has outside dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ20 has sizing of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic G2 versus Panasonic LZ20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the G2 vs the LZ20.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the G2 and LZ20 is 72 and 71 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G2 and LZ20.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G2 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic LZ20 will offer you greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older G2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.