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Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic LZ20

Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
79
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
Portability
71
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic LZ20 Key Specs

Panasonic G6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 122 x 85 x 71mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic G5
  • Later Model is Panasonic G7
Panasonic LZ20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 499g - 120 x 76 x 80mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Renewed by Panasonic LZ30
Photography Glossary

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic LZ20 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic G6 and Panasonic LZ20, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the G6 (16MP) and the LZ20 (16MP) is very comparable but the G6 (Four Thirds) and LZ20 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G6 was brought out 10 months later than the LZ20 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the G6 scores vs the LZ20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Panasonic LZ20

 G6 LZ20 
RevealedApril 2013July 2012Fresher by 10 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1036k460kClearer display (+576k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Panasonic G6

 LZ20 G6 

Common features in the Panasonic G6 and Panasonic LZ20

 G6 LZ20 
Display size3"3"Same display sizing

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic LZ20 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G6 has got external measurements of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") along with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 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).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the G6 vs the LZ20.

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic LZ20 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G6 and LZ20 is 74 and 71 respectively.

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic LZ20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic LZ20 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The photograph here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G6 and LZ20.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The G6 includes the larger sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult. The more recent G6 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic LZ20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G6 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LZ20 as a Portrait photography camera
71
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
36
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G6 Street photography details
Panasonic LZ20 Street photography details
73
screen articulates
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G6 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic LZ20 Sports photography highlights
56
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
47
amazing zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery power (380 CIPA)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G6 Travel photography advice
Panasonic LZ20 Travel photography advice
72
comes with touch to focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
no Timelapse recording
58
good battery power (380 per charge)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (525mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (499 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G6 Landscape photography information
Panasonic LZ20 Landscape photography information
67
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
45
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
good battery power (380 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G6 Vlogging features
Panasonic LZ20 Vlogging features
73
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone port
no image stabilization
25
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competition (499 grams)
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Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic LZ20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G6 and Panasonic LZ20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-04-24 2012-07-18
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-525mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing range - 2cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,036 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology 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
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.50 m 6.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 390g (0.86 lbs) 499g (1.10 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 61 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 639 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photos 380 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $750 $250