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Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic LZ20

Portability
83
Imaging
54
Features
76
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
Portability
71
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic LZ20 Key Specs

Panasonic GX85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 426g - 122 x 71 x 44mm
  • Revealed April 2016
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
Panasonic LZ20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 499g - 120 x 76 x 80mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Newer Model is Panasonic LZ30
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Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic LZ20 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic LZ20, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the GX85 (16MP) and the LZ20 (16MP) is pretty close but the GX85 (Four Thirds) and LZ20 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The GX85 was announced 3 years after the LZ20 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the GX85 scores versus the LZ20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Panasonic LZ20

 GX85 LZ20 
RevealedApril 2016July 2012More modern by 46 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Panasonic GX85

 LZ20 GX85 

Common features in the Panasonic GX85 and Panasonic LZ20

 GX85 LZ20 
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic LZ20 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GX85 enjoys exterior measurements of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ20 has measurements of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic LZ20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the GX85 vs the LZ20.

Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic LZ20 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX85 and LZ20 is 83 and 71 respectively.

Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic LZ20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic LZ20 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The picture here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX85 and LZ20.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The GX85 includes the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh less difficult. The newer GX85 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic LZ20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX85 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LZ20 as a Portrait photography camera
72
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
exports RAW formats
36
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX85 Street photography information
Panasonic LZ20 Street photography information
83
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
offers touch focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
45
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than others in class (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX85 Sports photography features
Panasonic LZ20 Sports photography features
62
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
not so great battery power (290 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
47
great zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery life (380 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX85 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LZ20 as a Travel photography camera
68
offers touch focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
not so great battery power (290 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
58
good battery life (380 CIPA)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (525mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (499 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX85 Landscape photography features
Panasonic LZ20 Landscape photography features
74
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
does not have low pass filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
not so great battery power (290 shots)
45
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
good battery life (380 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX85 Vlogging advice
Panasonic LZ20 Vlogging advice
35
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic socket
25
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
heavier than others in class (499g)
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Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic LZ20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX85 and Panasonic LZ20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
Also called as Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II -
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2016-04-05 2012-07-18
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
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 4592 x 3448 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-525mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 2cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,764 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at ISO 200) 6.80 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 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 support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 426 grams (0.94 lb) 499 grams (1.10 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 71 x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 662 not tested
Other
Battery life 290 photographs 380 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $800 $250