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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GH4

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 front
Portability
66
Imaging
53
Features
88
Overall
67

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GH4 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
  • Announced July 2013
Panasonic GH4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 560g - 133 x 93 x 84mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Old Model is Panasonic GH3
  • Later Model is Panasonic GH5
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GH4 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GH4, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and both of them are designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the FZ70 (16MP) and the GH4 (16MP) is pretty close but the FZ70 (1/2.3") and GH4 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The FZ70 was manufactured 6 months prior to the GH4 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FZ70 scores vs the GH4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Panasonic GH4

 FZ70 GH4 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH4 over the Panasonic FZ70

 GH4 FZ70 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1036k460kCrisper screen (+576k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ70 and Panasonic GH4

 FZ70 GH4 
ReleasedJuly 2013February 2014Same generation
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GH4 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ70 has got physical dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Panasonic GH4 has measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the FZ70 and the GH4.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GH4 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ70 and GH4 is 63 and 66 respectively.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GH4 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GH4 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ70 and GH4.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The FZ70 includes the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GH4 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GH4 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GH4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GH4 as a Portrait photography camera
56
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2.3")
71
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Street photography features
Panasonic GH4 Street photography features
49
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (606 grams)
71
screen articulates fully
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
features focus via touch
environment proofing
lighter than others (560 grams)
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Sports photography advice
Panasonic GH4 Sports photography advice
55
excellent zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery life (400 shots)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
62
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
good MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GH4 as a Travel photography camera
55
better than average battery life (400 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (20mm)
long reach (1200mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (606 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
77
lighter than others (560g)
environment proofing
features focus via touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GH4 as a Landscape photography camera
54
has manual focus
rather wide (20mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Timelapse mode
72
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
good MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Vlogging factors
Panasonic GH4 Vlogging factors
26
rather wide (20mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (606g)
71
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
has face detect focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic socket
lighter than others (560 grams)
does not have image stabilization
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GH4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ70 and Panasonic GH4
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2013-07-18 2014-02-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine Venus Engine IX
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 20-1200mm (60.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Total lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 1,036 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT Screen LCD Display OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.67x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 9.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 13.50 m 17.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync/redeye reduction, forced off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (50i/60i, 25p/30p), 1280 x 720p (50p/60p or 25p/30p), 640 x 480 (25p/30p) 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (24p, 25p, 30p), 1920 x 1080 (24p, 25p, 30p, 50p, 60p), 1280 x 720 (24p, 25p, 30p), 640 x 480 (25p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 606 gr (1.34 lbs) 560 gr (1.23 lbs)
Physical dimensions 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") 133 x 93 x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 41 74
DXO Color Depth rating 19.4 23.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 12.8
DXO Low light rating 171 791
Other
Battery life 400 shots 500 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs (single or three-shot))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $300 $1,500