Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic LZ40

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic LZ40, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the G85 (16MP) and the LZ40 (20MP) is very close but the G85 (Four Thirds) and LZ40 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The G85 was manufactured 2 years after the LZ40 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the G85 matches up versus the LZ40 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic G85 Gallery & Panasonic LZ40 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic G85 comes with outer dimensions of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") along with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ40 has specifications 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the G85 against the LZ40.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G85 and LZ40 is 69 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G85 and LZ40.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G85 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Panasonic LZ40 will result in greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The younger G85 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.