Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GX8

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic FZ70 and Panasonic GX8, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ70 (16MP) and the GX8 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the FZ70 (1/2.3") and GX8 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The FZ70 was introduced 24 months earlier than the GX8 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the FZ70 scores versus the GX8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FZ70 Gallery & Panasonic GX8 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ70 enjoys external measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Panasonic GX8 has measurements of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FZ70 and Panasonic GX8 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the FZ70 and the GX8.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FZ70 and GX8 is 63 and 74 respectively.

Often, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The visual below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ70 and GX8.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FZ70 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic GX8 will give extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older FZ70 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.