Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GF6

Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GF6, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ70 (16MP) and the GF6 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the FZ70 (1/2.3") and GF6 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor size.

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The FZ70 was announced 4 months later than the GF6 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FZ70 scores against the GF6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ70 Gallery and Panasonic GF6 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ70 provides physical measurements 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 GF6 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GF6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the FZ70 compared to the GF6.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ70 and GF6 is 63 and 87 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ70 and GF6.

Clearly, both the cameras have the same megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The FZ70 features the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field tougher.