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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GF2

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 front
Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
50
Overall
48

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GF2 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Revealed July 2013
Panasonic GF2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 310g - 113 x 68 x 33mm
  • Released February 2011
  • Older Model is Panasonic GF1
  • Replacement is Panasonic GF3
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GF2 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FZ70 versus Panasonic GF2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both created by Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the FZ70 (16MP) and GF2 (12MP) and the FZ70 (1/2.3") and GF2 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The FZ70 was introduced 2 years later than the GF2 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FZ70 grades against the GF2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Panasonic GF2

 FZ70 GF2 
ReleasedJuly 2013February 2011Fresher by 30 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Panasonic FZ70

 GF2 FZ70 
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ70 and Panasonic GF2

 FZ70 GF2 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GF2 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ70 enjoys outside measurements 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 GF2 has measurements of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the FZ70 vs the GF2.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GF2 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ70 and GF2 is 63 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GF2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GF2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ70 and GF2.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FZ70 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic FZ70 will produce greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher FZ70 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GF2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Portrait photography information
Panasonic GF2 Portrait photography information
56
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detection focus
exports RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
60
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Street photography info
Panasonic GF2 Street photography info
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than average (606g)
65
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Sports photography details
Panasonic GF2 Sports photography details
55
excellent zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
good battery power (400 CIPA)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
38
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
bad battery pack (300 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Travel photography features
Panasonic GF2 Travel photography features
55
good battery power (400 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (20mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (606 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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flash built-in
no Timelapse function
bad battery pack (300 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Landscape photography features
Panasonic GF2 Landscape photography features
54
you can focus manually
rather wide (20mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (400 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
55
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
bad battery pack (300 per charge)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ70
Vlogging with Panasonic GF2
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rather wide (20mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than average (606 grams)
32
touchscreen enabled
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no external microphone socket
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GF2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ70 and Panasonic GF2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-07-18 2011-02-24
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
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 range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT Screen LCD Display TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 9.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 13.50 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 606g (1.34 pounds) 310g (0.68 pounds)
Dimensions 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") 113 x 68 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 41 54
DXO Color Depth score 19.4 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 10.3
DXO Low light score 171 506
Other
Battery life 400 images 300 images
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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $300 $330