Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic FZ70

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic FZ70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are produced by Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the FZ200 (12MP) and FZ70 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ200 was announced 12 months before the FZ70 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FZ200 matches up vs the FZ70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ200 Gallery and Panasonic FZ70 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ200 features physical dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") along with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ70 has sizing of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") having a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the FZ200 against the FZ70.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FZ200 and FZ70 is 65 and 63 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The picture below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ200 and FZ70.

All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic FZ70 to produce greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged FZ200 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.