Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GH3
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GH3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
- Revealed July 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 550g - 133 x 93 x 82mm
- Launched September 2012
- Replaced the Panasonic GH2
- Successor is Panasonic GH4
Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GH3 Overview
Below is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic FZ70 and Panasonic GH3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ70 (16MP) and the GH3 (16MP) is fairly close but the FZ70 (1/2.3") and GH3 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizes.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe FZ70 was revealed 11 months later than the GH3 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GH3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FZ70 grades versus the GH3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GH3 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ70 Gallery and Panasonic GH3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Panasonic GH3
FZ70 | GH3 | |||
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Launched | July 2013 | September 2012 | More recent by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH3 over the Panasonic FZ70
GH3 | FZ70 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 614k | 460k | Crisper display (+154k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ70 and Panasonic GH3
FZ70 | GH3 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display dimensions |
Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GH3 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ70 has 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) whilst the Panasonic GH3 has proportions of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FZ70 and Panasonic GH3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the FZ70 and the GH3.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ70 and GH3 is 63 and 66 respectively.
Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GH3 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ70 and GH3.
Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The FZ70 comes with the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier. The more recent FZ70 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.
Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GH3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GH3 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2013-07-18 | 2012-09-17 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine | Venus Engine VII FHD |
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 | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens zoom range | 20-1200mm (60.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 107 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 614k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT Screen LCD Display | OLED Monitor with static touch control |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 202k dot | 1,744k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.67x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 9.0 frames/s | 20.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.50 m | 12.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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 (60, 50, 30, 25 24 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 606g (1.34 pounds) | 550g (1.21 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") | 133 x 93 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 41 | 71 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 19.4 | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | 171 | 812 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 images | 540 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $300 | $799 |