Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GF7
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63 Imaging
40 Features
53 Overall
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63 Imaging
40 Features
53 Overall
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Portability
90 Imaging
53 Features
66 Overall
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90 Imaging
53 Features
66 Overall
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GF7 Key Specs
Panasonic FZ70
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
- Announced July 2013
Panasonic GF7
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(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
- Launched February 2015
- Old Model is Panasonic GF6
- Renewed by Panasonic GF8
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Below, we are looking at the Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GF7, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the FZ70 (16MP) and the GF7 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the FZ70 (1/2.3") and GF7 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor sizes.
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Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the FZ70 scores against the GF7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ70 Gallery & Panasonic GF7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Panasonic GF7
| FZ70 | GF7 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Panasonic FZ70
| GF7 | FZ70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2015 |  | July 2013 | More modern by 18 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+580k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ70 and Panasonic GF7
| FZ70 | GF7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen |
Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GF7 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ70 has got outer 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) while the Panasonic GF7 has proportions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GF7 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the FZ70 vs the GF7.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ70 and GF7 is 63 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GF7 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The image here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ70 and GF7.
To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same MP but not the same sensor sizes. The FZ70 offers the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier. The more aged FZ70 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GF7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FZ70 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic GF7 Portrait photography factors
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Panasonic FZ70 Street photography factors
Panasonic GF7 Street photography factors
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (606 grams)
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Panasonic FZ70 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GF7 as a Sports photography camera
long zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery power (400 CIPA)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
max shutter speed is good (1/16,000s)
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.8 fps)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (230 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Panasonic FZ70 Travel photography features
Panasonic GF7 Travel photography features
great battery power (400 shots)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (20mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (606 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
comes with focus via touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
terrible battery power (230 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
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Panasonic FZ70 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GF7 as a Landscape photography camera
you can focus manually
quite wide (20mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
exports RAW files
great battery power (400 shots)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (230 shots)
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Panasonic FZ70 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GF7 as a Vlogging camera
quite wide (20mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
heavier than competition in class (606 grams)
touchscreen
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic socket
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GF7 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2013-07-18 | 2015-02-01 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Venus Engine | Venus Engine |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3448 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW data | ||
| Lowest boosted ISO | - | 100 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 23 | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens zoom range | 20-1200mm (60.0x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 107 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | TFT Screen LCD Display | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 202 thousand dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/16000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 9.0 frames per second | 5.8 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 13.50 m | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 606 grams (1.34 lbs) | 266 grams (0.59 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 41 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 19.4 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 171 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 400 photos | 230 photos |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $300 | $308 |