Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic LZ20

Lets look more in depth at the Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic LZ20, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the G3 (16MP) and the LZ20 (16MP) is very close but the G3 (Four Thirds) and LZ20 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The G3 was manufactured 12 months before the LZ20 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the G3 grades against the LZ20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic G3 Gallery and Panasonic LZ20 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic G3 enjoys physical dimensions of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ20 has specifications of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the G3 versus the LZ20.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G3 and LZ20 is 83 and 71 respectively.

Typically, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The picture below may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G3 and LZ20.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The G3 uses the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF less difficult. The more aged G3 will be behind in sensor technology.