Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic LZ20

In this article, we will be evaluating the Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic LZ20, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the GH4 (16MP) and the LZ20 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the GH4 (Four Thirds) and LZ20 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The GH4 was revealed 19 months after the LZ20 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the GH4 scores vs the LZ20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20. The full galleries are available at Panasonic GH4 Gallery and Panasonic LZ20 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic GH4 features physical measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ20 has sizing of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic LZ20 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the GH4 vs the LZ20.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GH4 and LZ20 is 66 and 71 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The image here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GH4 and LZ20.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The GH4 comes with the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF less difficult. The fresher GH4 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.