Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic LZ20

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Panasonic GH5 versus Panasonic LZ20, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the GH5 (20MP) and LZ20 (16MP) and the GH5 (Four Thirds) and LZ20 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GH5 was launched 4 years later than the LZ20 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the GH5 scores versus the LZ20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH5 Gallery and Panasonic LZ20 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic GH5 has got outer measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ20 has sizing of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the GH5 compared to the LZ20.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GH5 and LZ20 is 59 and 71 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GH5 and LZ20.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GH5 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic GH5 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent GH5 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.