Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic ZS20

Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic G2 and Panasonic ZS20, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Panasonic. The resolution of the G2 (12MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the G2 (Four Thirds) and ZS20 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The G2 was brought out 21 months prior to the ZS20 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the G2 grades against the ZS20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic G2 Gallery & Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G2 has external 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) whilst the Panasonic ZS20 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the G2 vs the ZS20.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G2 and ZS20 is 72 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G2 and ZS20.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G2 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic ZS20 will resolve more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged G2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.