Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GX7
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GX7 Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
- Launched July 2013
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- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 402g - 123 x 71 x 55mm
- Introduced November 2013
- Superseded the Panasonic GX1
- Successor is Panasonic GX8
Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GX7 Overview
The following is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic FZ70 and Panasonic GX7, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The resolution of the FZ70 (16MP) and the GX7 (16MP) is relatively close but the FZ70 (1/2.3") and GX7 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor measurements.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe FZ70 was released 3 months prior to the GX7 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FZ70 grades against the GX7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GX7 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FZ70 Gallery & Panasonic GX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Panasonic GX7
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Panasonic FZ70
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 460k | Crisper screen (+580k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ70 and Panasonic GX7
FZ70 | GX7 | |||
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Introduced | July 2013 | November 2013 | Same age | |
Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GX7 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ70 has got external measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") having a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX7 has measurements of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FZ70 and Panasonic GX7 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the FZ70 compared to the GX7.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FZ70 and GX7 is 63 and 81 respectively.
Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GX7 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The image underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ70 and GX7.
All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The FZ70 has the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF more challenging.
Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GX7 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2013-07-18 | 2013-11-07 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine | Venus Engine |
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 | 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 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3448 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens zoom range | 20-1200mm (60.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT Screen LCD Display | LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 202k dots | 2,765k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.50 m | 7.00 m (at ISO 200) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Slow sync w/red-eye reduction, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/320 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 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 grams (1.34 pounds) | 402 grams (0.89 pounds) |
Dimensions | 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") | 123 x 71 x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 41 | 70 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 19.4 | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | 12.2 |
DXO Low light rating | 171 | 718 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 photographs | 350 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/ 3 shots) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $300 | $1,000 |