Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GF3

Let's look more in depth at the Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GF3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are built by Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the FZ70 (16MP) and GF3 (12MP) and the FZ70 (1/2.3") and GF3 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor size.

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The FZ70 was brought out 24 months after the GF3 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FZ70 matches up versus the GF3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ70 Gallery & Panasonic GF3 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ70 has got exterior measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") having a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Panasonic GF3 has dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the FZ70 compared to the GF3.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ70 and GF3 is 63 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ70 and GF3.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FZ70 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic FZ70 will show greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher FZ70 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.