Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic GF5
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Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic GF5 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
- Announced July 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 267g - 108 x 67 x 37mm
- Launched April 2012
- Replaced the Panasonic GF3
- Replacement is Panasonic GF6
Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic GF5 Overview
In this article, we will be comparing the Panasonic FX700 versus Panasonic GF5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the GF5 (12MP) is pretty close but the FX700 (1/2.3") and GF5 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FX700 was unveiled 20 months prior to the GF5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FX700 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the FX700 matches up vs the GF5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic GF5 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FX700 Gallery & Panasonic GF5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Panasonic GF5
FX700 | GF5 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF5 over the Panasonic FX700
GF5 | FX700 | |||
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Launched | April 2012 | July 2010 | More recent by 20 months | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Panasonic GF5
FX700 | GF5 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic GF5 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX700 comes with physical measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic GF5 has dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic FX700 versus Panasonic GF5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the FX700 against the GF5.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX700 and GF5 is 94 and 89 respectively.
Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic GF5 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The graphic below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FX700 and GF5.
As you can tell, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FX700 with its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic FX700 will render more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older FX700 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic GF5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2010-07-21 | 2012-04-05 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 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 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 160 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.2-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per second | 4.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.40 m | 6.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
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, 50 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 176g (0.39 lb) | 267g (0.59 lb) |
Dimensions | 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 108 x 67 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 50 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.0 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 573 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 360 photos |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $399 | $600 |