Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic GH4

Here is a complete analysis of the Panasonic FX700 and Panasonic GH4, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the GH4 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the FX700 (1/2.3") and GH4 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor sizing.

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The FX700 was announced 4 years before the GH4 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FX700 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FX700 grades versus the GH4 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FX700 Gallery & Panasonic GH4 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor 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") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic GH4 has dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the FX700 vs the GH4.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX700 and GH4 is 94 and 66 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The photograph below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FX700 and GH4.

All in all, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FX700 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic GH4 will produce extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older FX700 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.