Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic LZ40

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic G5 Gallery & Panasonic LZ40 Gallery.

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.

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

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.