Panasonic GF2 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

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4/3 224.9mm²
12.1 megapixels

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.2 megapixels
25.00mm - 125.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Detailed specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70

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Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:	Panasonic GF1 GF1 vs GF2
Successor:	Panasonic GF3 GF2 vs GF3
General
Model Number:	GF2	WX70
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Compact System Camera	Ultra Compact
Currently Manufactured:	No	No
Retail Price:	$699.95	$229.99
Street Price:	$616.68	$291.88
Date Available:	2011-01-15	2012-03-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	12.9 oz (367 g) includes batteries, kit lens	4.0 oz (114 g) includes batteries
Size:	4.4 x 2.7 x 1.3 in. (113 x 68 x 33 mm)	3.6 x 2.0 x 0.8 in. (92 x 52 x 19 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	Live MOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Panasonic	Sony Exmor R
Effective Megapixels:	12.1	16.2
Sensor Format:	4/3	1/2.3 inch
Sensor size:	224.9mm² (17.30mm x 13.00mm)	28.0735mm² (6.17mm x 4.55mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	4.33 microns	1.34 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	2.0x	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	4:3, 3:2	4:3
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	Yes	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:	54
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	21.2
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	10.3
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	506
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4000 x 3000 (12.0 MP, 4:3), 4000 x 2672 (10.7 MP, 3:2), 4000 x 2248 (9.0 MP, 16:9), 2816 x 2112 (5.9 MP, 4:3), 2816 x 1880 (5.3 MP, 3:2), 2816 x 1584 (4.5 MP, 16:9), 2992 x 2992 (9.0 MP, 1:1), 2112 x 2112 (4.5 MP, 1:1), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1360 (2.8 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1504 x 1504 (2.3 MP, 1:1), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1064 (1.7 MP, 3:2), 1600 x 904 (1.4 MP, Other), 1440 x 1440 (2.1 MP, 1:1)	4608 x 3456 (15.9 MP, 4:3), 4608 x 2592 (11.9 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 10480 x 4096 (42.9 MP, Other), 7152 x 1080 (7.7 MP, Other), 4912 x 1080 (5.3 MP, Other), 4912 x 1920 (9.4 MP, Other), 3424 x 1920 (6.6 MP, 16:9)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF v2.3), MPO, RAW, RAW+JPEG	JPEG, MPO
Continuous-mode frames/second:	2.6	10.0
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (60i/50i) 1280x720 (60p/60p) 848x480 (30) 640x480 (30) 320x240 (30)	1920x1080 (60i(FX)) 1440x1080 (60i(FH)) 1440x1080 (30p) 1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30p)
Movie File Format:	AVCHD, Motion JPEG	AVCHD/MPEG-4
Composite Video Out:	Yes	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	No	n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Micro Four Thirds	n/a
Lens:	Panasonic 14mm f/2.5 ASPH LUMIX G, 6 elements in 5 groups, including 3 aspherical lenses	Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar; 6 elements in 5 groups, 3 aspheric elements
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	28mm	25 - 125mm
Focal Length (actual):	14mm	4.5 - 22.5mm
Zoom Ratio:	1.00x	5.00x
Aperture Range:	f/2.5 - f/22	f/2.6 (wide) / f/6.3 (tele) - ??
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:	18 cm to Infinity 7.1 in to Infinity	5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	46.0mm	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No	Yes
Digital Zoom:	Yes	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	Up to 4x	2x Precision, up to 72x Smart Zoom
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Contrast detection with Face detect, AF tracking, 23-area, 1 area, Touch	Contrast Detection: Multi Point, Center Weighted, Spot, Tracking, Face Tracking
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	LCD	LCD
Viewfinder Type:	Optional EVF mounted in flash hotshoe
Focus Peaking:	No	No
EVF Resolution:	n/a	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	No	No
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	460,000 dots	921,600 dots
Touchscreen:	No	No
Articulating Screen:	Yes	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:		No
Selfie Screen:		No
Max Playback Zoom:	16.0x
Top Deck Display:	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):
Minimum ISO (native):
ISO Settings:	Auto, 100-6400; Intelligent ISO	Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen, Flash, White Set 1, White Set 2, Color Temperature Setting	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent 1/2/3, Incandescent, Flash, One Push
Shutter Speed Range:	1/4000 - 60 sec	1/1600 - 4 sec
Bulb Mode:	No	No
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	144-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot	Multi-pattern, center-weighted, spot
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	No
Shutter Priority:	Yes	No
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	No
Creative Exposure Modes:	Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Architecture, Sports, Peripheral Defocus, Flower, Food, Objects,,Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Illiminatioms, Baby 1, 2, Pet, Party, Sunset	Picture Effect (HDR Painting, Richtone Monochrome, Miniature, Toy camera, Pop Color, Partial Color, Soft High-key, Watercolor, Illustration), 3D, Background Defocus, High Sensitivity, Night Scene, Handheld Twilight, Night Portrait, Landscape, Soft Snap, Soft Skin, Anti Motion Blur, Backlight Correction HDR, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Gourmet, Pet Mode, iAuto, Superior Auto, Panorama (Intelligent, 3D)
Self Timer:	2, 10, 10 (3) seconds	2, 10, Portrait1, Portrait2 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	Yes
Flash Modes:	Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off	Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Flash Off; Red-eye Reduction: On/Off/Auto
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	6.0 m / 19.7 ft.	n/a
Flash Range Description:	Lens dependent	ISO Auto: Approx.0.2m to 5.3m (7-7/8 in to 17 ft 4-3/4 in) W / Approx. 1.0m to 2.2 m (3 ft 3-3/8 in to 7 ft 2-5/8in) T
Max Flash Sync:	1/160
Flash Exposure Compensation:
External Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe	n/a
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC	MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	No
Uncompressed Format:	RAW, RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format:	AVCHD, Motion JPEG	AVCHD/MPEG-4
Included Memory:	No memory included	19.0 MB
Included Memory Type:		Internal
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	No
NFC:	No	No
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	No	No
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	No
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	No	No
Remote Control Type:
Connections (extended):	Mini HDMI (Type C)	Mini HDMI

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	0.72
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	0.71
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):	7
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	2.6	10.0
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	Unlimited	10
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.34 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.089 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):	0.69 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.074 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):	Full AF lag, 23-area AF: 0.348s
Startup Time:	1.0 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	0.7 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	5.6 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	320 shots	240 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary 7.2v 1010mAh	Proprietary NP-BN/NP-BN1
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary NP-BN Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software:	PhotofunStudio 6.0 HD, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE, Super LoiloScope (trial), USB Driver	Windows Picture Motion Browser, PMP Portable
OS Compatibility:	Windows, Mac OS
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Most compact CSC from Panasonic yet; 460K-dot touch-screen LCD, 1920x1080@60i and 1280x720@60p HD movies. Available in black, silver, white, and red models with the following kit options: DMC-GF2C 14mm F2.5 Lens Kit and DMC-GF2K 14-42mm Zoom Lens Kit.	Optical SteadyShot image stabilization, Full HD 1080i60 movies, 3-inch 921k-dot Touchscreen LCD, 9 Picture Effects, Extra High Sensitivity, Dual-Record captures 12MP stills during video recording, 10x virtual zoom via "Clear Image Zoom" technology. Available in silver, black, pink, violet or white.