Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic G5

The following is a complete overview of the Panasonic FZ70 and Panasonic G5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ70 (16MP) and the G5 (16MP) is relatively close but the FZ70 (1/2.3") and G5 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor measurements.

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The FZ70 was released 13 months after the G5 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FZ70 grades against the G5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ70 Gallery & Panasonic G5 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ70 features outside measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") along with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Panasonic G5 has dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the FZ70 compared to the G5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ70 and G5 is 63 and 74 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The pic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ70 and G5.

All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The FZ70 has the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF more difficult. The more recent FZ70 should have an edge in sensor innovation.