Panasonic GF2 vs Sony W730
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Panasonic GF2 vs Sony W730 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 310g - 113 x 68 x 33mm
- Introduced February 2011
- Superseded the Panasonic GF1
- Successor is Panasonic GF3
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
- 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
- Launched January 2013
Panasonic GF2 vs Sony W730 Overview
In this write-up, we are looking at the Panasonic GF2 versus Sony W730, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the GF2 (12MP) and W730 (16MP) and the GF2 (Four Thirds) and W730 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%The GF2 was unveiled 22 months earlier than the W730 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.
Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the GF2 grades vs the W730 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic GF2 vs Sony W730 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF2 Gallery & Sony W730 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Sony W730
GF2 | W730 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Panasonic GF2
W730 | GF2 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | February 2011 | Newer by 22 months |
Common features in the Panasonic GF2 and Sony W730
GF2 | W730 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Panasonic GF2 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic GF2 enjoys physical dimensions of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Sony W730 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
See the Panasonic GF2 versus Sony W730 in our brand 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 time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the GF2 against the W730.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF2 and W730 is 88 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic GF2 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The image here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF2 and W730.
As you can tell, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GF2 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony W730 will resolve extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged GF2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic GF2 vs Sony W730 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-02-24 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine FHD | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-224mm (9.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.3-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 2.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 310g (0.68 pounds) | 122g (0.27 pounds) |
Dimensions | 113 x 68 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 54 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 506 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photographs | 240 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $330 | $138 |