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Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic LZ20

Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
66
Overall
57
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
Portability
71
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic LZ20 Key Specs

Panasonic G5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 83 x 71mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Older Model is Panasonic G3
  • Renewed by Panasonic G6
Panasonic LZ20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push 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
  • Replacement is Panasonic LZ30
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Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic LZ20 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic G5 versus Panasonic LZ20, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the G5 (16MP) and the LZ20 (16MP) is very similar but the G5 (Four Thirds) and LZ20 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The G5 was revealed about the same time to the LZ20 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the G5 grades versus the LZ20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G5 over the Panasonic LZ20

 G5 LZ20 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Panasonic G5

 LZ20 G5 

Common features in the Panasonic G5 and Panasonic LZ20

 G5 LZ20 
IntroducedJuly 2012July 2012Similar generation
Display size3"3"Same display measurements

Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic LZ20 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G5 features outside measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ20 has measurements of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G5 versus Panasonic LZ20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the G5 versus the LZ20.

Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic LZ20 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G5 and LZ20 is 74 and 71 respectively.

Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic LZ20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic LZ20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The image below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G5 and LZ20.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical MP but not the same sensor sizes. The G5 includes the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler.

Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic LZ20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G5 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic LZ20 Portrait photography factors
71
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
36
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G5 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LZ20 as a Street photography camera
66
screen articulates fully
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
features touch focus
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others (396 grams)
45
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than others (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G5 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic LZ20 Sports photography highlights
51
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
47
amazing zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
better than average battery life (380 shots)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G5 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LZ20 as a Travel photography camera
66
features touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (396g)
58
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (525mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (499g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G5 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic LZ20 as a Landscape photography camera
65
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
45
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
better than average battery life (380 shots)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G5 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LZ20 as a Vlogging camera
62
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic socket
heavier than others (396 grams)
25
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than others (499 grams)
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Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic LZ20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G5 and Panasonic LZ20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-07-17 2012-07-18
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine VII FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-525mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing range - 2cm
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.50 m 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps 1280 x 720p ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 396 grams (0.87 pounds) 499 grams (1.10 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 83 x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 61 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 618 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 pictures 380 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $699 $250