Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic G2

Here is a extended review of the Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic G2, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are built by Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the FZ70 (16MP) and G2 (12MP) and the FZ70 (1/2.3") and G2 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FZ70 was introduced 3 years later than the G2 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FZ70 matches up vs the G2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ70 Gallery & Panasonic G2 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ70 enjoys outer dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G2 has sizing of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the FZ70 against the G2.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ70 and G2 is 63 and 72 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ70 and G2.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FZ70 having a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Panasonic FZ70 will provide you with more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The newer FZ70 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.