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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GH3

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 front
Portability
66
Imaging
52
Features
80
Overall
63

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GH3 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ70
(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
Panasonic GH3
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Panasonic GH3

 FZ70 GH3 
LaunchedJuly 2013September 2012More recent by 11 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH3 over the Panasonic FZ70

 GH3 FZ70 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution614k460kCrisper display (+154k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ70 and Panasonic GH3

 FZ70 GH3 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display size3"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).

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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.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GH3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ70 and GH3 is 63 and 66 respectively.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GH3 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ70
Portrait photography with Panasonic GH3
56
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
71
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GH3 as a Street photography camera
49
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than others (606 grams)
65
fully articulated screen
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (550 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic GH3 Sports photography highlights
55
excellent zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery power (400 CIPA)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
63
fast continuous shooting (20.0 fps)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery power (540 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Travel photography factors
Panasonic GH3 Travel photography factors
55
good battery power (400 shots)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (20mm)
great reach (1200mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others (606g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
good battery power (540 per charge)
weather proof
provides focus via touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition in class (550 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GH3 as a Landscape photography camera
54
focusing manually
reasonably wide (20mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (400 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
71
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
good battery power (540 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic GH3 Vlogging highlights
26
reasonably wide (20mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no external mic port
heavier than others (606 grams)
65
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic jack
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (550g)
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ70 and Panasonic GH3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
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