Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GF1

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FZ70 and Panasonic GF1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are built by Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the FZ70 (16MP) and GF1 (12MP) and the FZ70 (1/2.3") and GF1 (Four Thirds) have different sensor size.

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The FZ70 was launched 3 years after the GF1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FZ70 scores versus the GF1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ70 Gallery and Panasonic GF1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ70 provides exterior 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) and the Panasonic GF1 has specifications of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the FZ70 and the GF1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ70 and GF1 is 63 and 85 respectively.

Often, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The image below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ70 and GF1.

To sum up, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FZ70 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic FZ70 will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The younger FZ70 should have an advantage in sensor technology.