Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic LX100

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic FZ70 versus Panasonic LX100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the FZ70 (16MP) and LX100 (13MP) and the FZ70 (1/2.3") and LX100 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor size.

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The FZ70 was launched 14 months before the LX100 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the FZ70 grades against the LX100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ70 Gallery & Panasonic LX100 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ70 has exterior measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") having a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Panasonic LX100 has measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FZ70 versus Panasonic LX100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the FZ70 compared to the LX100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ70 and LX100 is 63 and 83 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The image below might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ70 and LX100.

All in all, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FZ70 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic FZ70 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FZ70 is going to be behind in sensor technology.