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Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic GH5

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 front
Portability
59
Imaging
60
Features
89
Overall
71

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic GH5 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
  • Introduced July 2010
Panasonic GH5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Launched January 2017
  • Old Model is Panasonic GH4
  • Newer Model is Panasonic GH5 II
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic GH5 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic GH5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless and they are both sold by Panasonic. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the FX700 (14MP) and GH5 (20MP) and the FX700 (1/2.3") and GH5 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The FX700 was manufactured 7 years before the GH5 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FX700 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FX700 scores against the GH5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Panasonic GH5

 FX700 GH5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Panasonic FX700

 GH5 FX700 
LaunchedJanuary 2017July 2010More modern by 78 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k230kSharper display (+1390k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Panasonic GH5

 FX700 GH5 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic GH5 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX700 features external 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 GH5 has sizing of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).

See the Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic GH5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the FX700 against the GH5.

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic GH5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FX700 and GH5 is 94 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic GH5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic GH5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FX700 and GH5.

As you can tell, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FX700 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic GH5 will produce more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FX700 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic GH5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX700 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GH5 as a Portrait photography camera
38
has manual focus
good MP (14MP)
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
76
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Street photography highlights
Panasonic GH5 Street photography highlights
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
74
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
weather sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Sports photography features
Panasonic GH5 Sports photography features
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
68
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
low battery pack (410 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FX700
Travel photography with Panasonic GH5
65
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
68
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
includes focus via touch
good resolution (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
low battery pack (410 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Landscape photography information
Panasonic GH5 Landscape photography information
49
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
75
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
low battery pack (410 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Vlogging details
Panasonic GH5 Vlogging details
33
quite wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
75
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone jack
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Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic GH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX700 and Panasonic GH5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
Category Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-07-21 2017-01-04
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD Venus Engine
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 megapixels 20 megapixels
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 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 200
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 225
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 range 3cm -
Total lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3.2"
Display resolution 230k dot 1,620k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.76x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.40 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
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) 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video data format AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176g (0.39 lb) 725g (1.60 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 77
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 807
Other
Battery life - 410 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots Single Two
Retail price $399 $1,298