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Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic GF2

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 front
Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
50
Overall
48

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic GF2 Key Specs

Panasonic FX700
(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
Panasonic GF2
(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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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Panasonic GF2

 FX700 GF2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Panasonic FX700

 GF2 FX700 
LaunchedFebruary 2011July 2010More modern by 7 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Panasonic GF2

 FX700 GF2 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"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

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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic GF2 Portrait photography advice
38
manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
60
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Street photography features
Panasonic GF2 Street photography features
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
65
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX700 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GF2 as a Sports photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
38
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
not so great battery (300 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Travel photography features
Panasonic GF2 Travel photography features
65
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
52
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery (300 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Landscape photography features
Panasonic GF2 Landscape photography features
49
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
55
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
not so great battery (300 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FX700
Vlogging with Panasonic GF2
33
relatively wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone port
32
screen is touchscreen
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
does not have microphone socket
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Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic GF2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX700 and Panasonic GF2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
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