Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic LZ20

In this article, we will be analyzing the Panasonic GH3 and Panasonic LZ20, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GH3 (16MP) and the LZ20 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the GH3 (Four Thirds) and LZ20 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The GH3 was announced 3 months later than the LZ20 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the GH3 grades versus the LZ20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GH3 Gallery and Panasonic LZ20 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic GH3 features outside dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ20 has specifications of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GH3 and Panasonic LZ20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the GH3 compared to the LZ20.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GH3 and LZ20 is 66 and 71 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The photograph here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH3 and LZ20.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The GH3 contains the bigger sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field less difficult.