Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic LZ20

Here is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic G95 and Panasonic LZ20, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the G95 (20.3MP) and LZ20 (16MP) and the G95 (Four Thirds) and LZ20 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The G95 was manufactured 6 years later than the LZ20 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the G95 grades against the LZ20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic G95 Gallery and Panasonic LZ20 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G95 offers outside measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") having a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ20 has dimensions of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic G95 and Panasonic LZ20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the G95 versus the LZ20.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G95 and LZ20 is 67 and 71 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G95 and LZ20.

As you can see, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G95 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic G95 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 4.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher G95 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.