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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic G6

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 front
Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
79
Overall
62

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic G6 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
  • Announced July 2013
Panasonic G6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 122 x 85 x 71mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Succeeded the Panasonic G5
  • Replacement is Panasonic G7
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic G6 Overview

Here is a thorough review of the Panasonic FZ70 versus Panasonic G6, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ70 (16MP) and the G6 (16MP) is relatively close but the FZ70 (1/2.3") and G6 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FZ70 was announced 3 months later than the G6 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the FZ70 grades versus the G6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Panasonic G6

 FZ70 G6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Panasonic FZ70

 G6 FZ70 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1036k460kClearer screen (+576k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ70 and Panasonic G6

 FZ70 G6 
IntroducedJuly 2013April 2013Same age
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic G6 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ70 enjoys outside dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") having a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G6 has measurements of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") along with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ70 versus Panasonic G6 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the FZ70 vs the G6.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic G6 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ70 and G6 is 63 and 74 respectively.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic G6 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic G6 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The visual underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ70 and G6.

All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The FZ70 uses the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic G6 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic G6 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic G6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic G6 Portrait photography advice
56
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
saves RAW formats
small sensor (1/2.3")
71
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Street photography features
Panasonic G6 Street photography features
49
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (606 grams)
73
screen articulates fully
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
features touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ70
Sports photography with Panasonic G6
55
excellent zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
great battery (400 per charge)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
56
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Travel photography features
Panasonic G6 Travel photography features
55
great battery (400 shots)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (20mm)
great reach (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (606g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
features touch to focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Landscape photography details
Panasonic G6 Landscape photography details
54
has manual focus
fairly wide (20mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
great battery (400 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse recording
67
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Vlogging features
Panasonic G6 Vlogging features
26
fairly wide (20mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competition (606 grams)
73
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic support
lack of image stabilization
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic G6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ70 and Panasonic G6
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2013-07-18 2013-04-24
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 20-1200mm (60.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 1,036 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Screen LCD Display TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.50 m 10.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (50i/60i, 25p/30p), 1280 x 720p (50p/60p or 25p/30p), 640 x 480 (25p/30p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 606 gr (1.34 pounds) 390 gr (0.86 pounds)
Dimensions 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 41 61
DXO Color Depth score 19.4 21.3
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 11.5
DXO Low light score 171 639
Other
Battery life 400 pictures 340 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $300 $750