Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GH1

On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic FZ70 versus Panasonic GH1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are offered by Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the FZ70 (16MP) and GH1 (12MP) and the FZ70 (1/2.3") and GH1 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The FZ70 was introduced 4 years later than the GH1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FZ70 matches up against the GH1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ70 Gallery & Panasonic GH1 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ70 offers outer dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") along with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Panasonic GH1 has sizing of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") and a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

See the Panasonic FZ70 versus Panasonic GH1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the FZ70 against the GH1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ70 and GH1 is 63 and 81 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ70 and GH1.

To sum up, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FZ70 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic FZ70 will result in greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer FZ70 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.