Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GX1

Following is a extended assessment of the Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ70 (16MP) and the GX1 (16MP) is very close but the FZ70 (1/2.3") and GX1 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The FZ70 was brought out 18 months after the GX1 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the FZ70 matches up against the GX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ70 Gallery and Panasonic GX1 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ70 provides outer dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") and a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Panasonic GX1 has dimensions of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the FZ70 compared to the GX1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ70 and GX1 is 63 and 87 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The image here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ70 and GX1.

All in all, both cameras have the same MP but not the same sensor sizes. The FZ70 uses the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging. The more modern FZ70 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.