Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic GF2
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX700/Panasonic-FX700-front.jpg)
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Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic GF2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
- 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
- Released July 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 310g - 113 x 68 x 33mm
- Launched February 2011
- Old Model is Panasonic GF1
- Updated by Panasonic GF3
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Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic GF2 Overview
Following is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic GF2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the GF2 (12MP) is fairly close but the FX700 (1/2.3") and GF2 (Four Thirds) use different sensor dimensions.
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The FX700 was brought out 7 months earlier than the GF2 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FX700 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FX700 scores versus the GF2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic GF2 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FX700 Gallery & Panasonic GF2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Panasonic GF2
FX700 | GF2 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Panasonic FX700
GF2 | FX700 | |||
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Launched | February 2011 | ![]() | July 2010 | More modern by 7 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Panasonic GF2
FX700 | GF2 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic GF2 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FX700 enjoys external dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic GF2 has specifications of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic GF2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the FX700 and the GF2.
![Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic GF2 size comparison Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic GF2 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX700-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF2-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FX700 and GF2 is 94 and 88 respectively.
![Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic GF2 top view buttons comparison Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic GF2 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX700-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF2-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic GF2 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The pic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX700 and GF2.
All in all, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FX700 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic FX700 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FX700 will be behind in sensor technology.
![Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic GF2 sensor size comparison Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic GF2 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX700-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF2-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX700-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF2-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic GF2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2010-07-21 | 2011-02-24 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine FHD | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.2-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 107 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.40 m | 6.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | AVCHD | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 176 grams (0.39 pounds) | 310 grams (0.68 pounds) |
Dimensions | 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 113 x 68 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 54 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 506 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 300 images |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $399 | $330 |