Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GH2

Its time to examine more in depth at the Panasonic FZ70 and Panasonic GH2, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The resolution of the FZ70 (16MP) and the GH2 (16MP) is fairly close but the FZ70 (1/2.3") and GH2 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor measurements.

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The FZ70 was launched 2 years after the GH2 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GH2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FZ70 grades against the GH2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ70 Gallery & Panasonic GH2 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ70 comes with outer measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Panasonic GH2 has specifications of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") and a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the FZ70 versus the GH2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ70 and GH2 is 63 and 70 respectively.

Often, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The picture below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ70 and GH2.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but different sensor dimensions. The FZ70 has got the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF more difficult. The fresher FZ70 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.