Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic GF2

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.

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.

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).

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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.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FX700 and GF2 is 94 and 88 respectively.

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.