Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic G7

On this page, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FZ70 and Panasonic G7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ70 (16MP) and the G7 (16MP) is relatively close but the FZ70 (1/2.3") and G7 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The FZ70 was manufactured 22 months prior to the G7 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FZ70 grades against the G7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FZ70 Gallery and Panasonic G7 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ70 has got physical dimensions 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 G7 has specifications of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

See the Panasonic FZ70 and Panasonic G7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the FZ70 against the G7.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ70 and G7 is 63 and 71 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The image here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ70 and G7.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The FZ70 includes the smaller sensor which will make achieving bokeh more difficult. The more aged FZ70 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.