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Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic LZ20

Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
Portability
71
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic LZ20 Key Specs

Panasonic G95
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 536g - 130 x 94 x 77mm
  • Announced April 2019
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-G90
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic G85
Panasonic LZ20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Successor is Panasonic LZ30
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Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic LZ20 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Panasonic LZ20

 G95 LZ20 
IntroducedApril 2019July 2012Fresher by 82 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1240k460kClearer screen (+780k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Panasonic G95

 LZ20 G95 

Common features in the Panasonic G95 and Panasonic LZ20

 G95 LZ20 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic LZ20 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic LZ20 size comparison

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

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic LZ20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic LZ20 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic LZ20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G95 Portrait photography details
Panasonic LZ20 Portrait photography details
77
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20.3 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
36
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G95 Street photography details
Panasonic LZ20 Street photography details
78
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus via touch
weather sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than average (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic G95
Sports photography with Panasonic LZ20
68
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20.3 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
terrible battery life (290 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
47
incredible zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G95 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LZ20 as a Travel photography camera
73
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
offers focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20.3MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery life (290 per charge)
58
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (525mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average (499 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G95 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic LZ20 as a Landscape photography camera
76
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20.3 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
terrible battery life (290 shots)
45
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
great battery pack (380 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G95 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LZ20 as a Vlogging camera
79
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone jack
25
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
heavier than average (499 grams)
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Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic LZ20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G95 and Panasonic LZ20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
Also called as Lumix DMC-G90 -
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2019-04-05 2012-07-18
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
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 20.3MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-525mm (21.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing range - 2cm
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,240 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.40 m (at ISO 100) 6.80 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720p ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 536 gr (1.18 pounds) 499 gr (1.10 pounds)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 290 photographs 380 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $998 $250