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Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic LZ40

Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
66
Overall
57
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
35
Overall
41

Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic LZ40 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
  • Released July 2012
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic G3
  • Later Model is Panasonic G6
Panasonic LZ40
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Older Model is Panasonic LZ30
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Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic LZ40 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic G5 and Panasonic LZ40, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the G5 (16MP) and the LZ40 (20MP) is very well matched but the G5 (Four Thirds) and LZ40 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The G5 was manufactured 17 months earlier than the LZ40 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the G5 grades against the LZ40 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G5 over the Panasonic LZ40

 G5 LZ40 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Panasonic G5

 LZ40 G5 
ReleasedJanuary 2014July 2012Fresher by 17 months

Common features in the Panasonic G5 and Panasonic LZ40

 G5 LZ40 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement

Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic LZ40 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G5 features outside measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") and a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ40 has proportions of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the G5 against the LZ40.

Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic LZ40 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the G5 and LZ40 is 74 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic LZ40 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic LZ40 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The graphic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G5 and LZ40.

Plainly, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G5 due to its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic LZ40 will give extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older G5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic LZ40 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic G5
Portrait photography with Panasonic LZ40
71
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
40
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G5 Street photography features
Panasonic LZ40 Street photography features
66
fully articulated screen
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
features touch focus
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (396g)
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competitors (524g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G5 Sports photography advice
Panasonic LZ40 Sports photography advice
51
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
47
great zoom range (22-924mm 42.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic G5
Travel photography with Panasonic LZ40
66
features touch focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (396 grams)
55
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (22mm)
long reach (924mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (524 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G5
Landscape photography with Panasonic LZ40
65
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
44
rather wide (22mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G5 Vlogging advice
Panasonic LZ40 Vlogging advice
62
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
has face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no image stabilization
no mic port
heavier than competition (396 grams)
27
rather wide (22mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
has external mic support
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
heavier than competitors (524g)
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Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic LZ40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G5 and Panasonic LZ40
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-07-17 2014-01-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine VII FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 22-924mm (42.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.0-6.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.50 m 10.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160s -
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 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 396 gr (0.87 lb) 524 gr (1.16 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 83 x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7")
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 images 320 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $699 $219