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Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic GH2

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 front
Portability
70
Imaging
51
Features
65
Overall
56

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic GH2 Key Specs

Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Revealed July 2010
Panasonic GH2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 442g - 124 x 90 x 76mm
  • Announced March 2011
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic GH1
  • Renewed by Panasonic GH3
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Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic GH2 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic FX700 versus Panasonic GH2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the GH2 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the FX700 (1/2.3") and GH2 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The FX700 was revealed 8 months earlier than the GH2 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FX700 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FX700 scores versus the GH2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Panasonic GH2

 FX700 GH2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH2 over the Panasonic FX700

 GH2 FX700 
AnnouncedMarch 2011July 2010More recent by 8 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Panasonic GH2

 FX700 GH2 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic GH2 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX700 enjoys physical dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic GH2 has measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FX700 versus Panasonic GH2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the FX700 compared to the GH2.

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic GH2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX700 and GH2 is 94 and 70 respectively.

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic GH2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic GH2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to see the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The visual underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FX700 and GH2.

All in all, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FX700 using its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic GH2 will produce extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older FX700 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic GH2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic GH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic GH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FX700
Portrait photography with Panasonic GH2
38
focusing manually
good megapixels (14MP)
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
70
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FX700
Street photography with Panasonic GH2
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
68
screen articulates fully
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FX700
Sports photography with Panasonic GH2
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
46
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (330 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FX700
Travel photography with Panasonic GH2
65
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
62
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (330 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic GH2 Landscape photography factors
49
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
60
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (330 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Vlogging factors
Panasonic GH2 Vlogging factors
33
decently wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
71
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
supports face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone socket
no image stabilization
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Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic GH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX700 and Panasonic GH2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-07-21 2011-03-23
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip 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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 80 160
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.2-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.40 m 15.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (24, 30, 60fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)
Highest 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176 gr (0.39 pounds) 442 gr (0.97 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") 124 x 90 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 60
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 655
Other
Battery life - 330 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $399 $1,000