Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic G2

Its time to look closer at the Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic G2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the G2 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the FX700 (1/2.3") and G2 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor size.

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The FX700 was revealed at a similar time to the G2 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FX700 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the FX700 scores vs the G2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX700 Gallery & Panasonic G2 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX700 provides physical dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic G2 has proportions of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the FX700 vs the G2.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX700 and G2 is 94 and 72 respectively.

Typically, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX700 and G2.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FX700 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic FX700 will resolve more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively.