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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GF8

Portability
63 Imaging
40 Features
53 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 front
Portability
90 Imaging
54 Features
62 Overall
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GF8 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
  • Introduced July 2013
Panasonic GF8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Superseded the Panasonic GF7
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GF8 Overview

Below is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic FZ70 versus Panasonic GF8, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ70 (16MP) and the GF8 (16MP) is relatively similar but the FZ70 (1/2.3") and GF8 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The FZ70 was revealed 3 years before the GF8 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the FZ70 grades vs the GF8 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Panasonic GF8

		

		

			
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 GF8 FZ70 
IntroducedFebruary 2016July 2013More recent by 31 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic FZ70 and Panasonic GF8

		

		

			
 FZ70 GF8 
Manual focus  More exact focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GF8 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ70 provides external measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") and a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Panasonic GF8 has proportions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic FZ70 versus Panasonic GF8 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the FZ70 against the GF8.
Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GF8 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ70 and GF8 is 63 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GF8 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GF8 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The graphic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ70 and GF8.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same MP albeit different sensor measurements. The FZ70 provides the tinier sensor which will make getting shallower DOF harder. The older FZ70 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GF8 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GF8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ70
Portrait photography with Panasonic GF8
56
 has manual focus
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 provides face detect autofocus
 exports RAW formats
 small sensor (1/2.3")
65
 manual focus
 resolution is good (16MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 offers face detect focus
 delivers RAW files
 cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison
Panasonic FZ70 Street photography highlights
Panasonic GF8 Street photography highlights
49
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW formats
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 heavier than average (606g)
80
 screen tilts
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW files
 includes focus via touch
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic FZ70 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic GF8 Sports photography highlights
55
 long zoom range (20-1200mm  60.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 provides tracking focus
 good battery power (400 CIPA)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
49
 quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 offers tracking focus
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500 seconds)
 very slow continuous shooting (5.8 frames per second)
 does not have image stabilization
 low battery life (230 CIPA)
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ70
Travel photography with Panasonic GF8
55
 good battery power (400 per charge)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (20mm)
 long reach (1200mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 heavier than average (606g)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
 includes focus via touch
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 low battery life (230 per charge)
 display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic FZ70 Landscape photography details
Panasonic GF8 Landscape photography details
54
 has manual focus
 reasonably wide (20mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 exports RAW formats
 good battery power (400 CIPA)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no Time Lapse mode
65
 manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 resolution is good (16MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 delivers RAW files
 does not have image stabilization
 low battery life (230 shots)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic FZ70 Vlogging features
Panasonic GF8 Vlogging features
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 reasonably wide (20mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 no mic socket
 heavier than average (606g)
33
 touchscreen
 offers face detect focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 doesn't have mic port
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			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ70 and Panasonic GF8
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-07-18 2016-02-15
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 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 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures    
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 20-1200mm (60.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Total lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/500 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s 5.8 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 13.50 m 5.60 m (at ISO 200)
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 exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
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 seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 606 gr (1.34 lb) 266 gr (0.59 lb)
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 Overall score 41 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 171 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 shots 230 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Price at release $300 $549