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Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
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Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs

Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
  • Announced January 2019
  • Earlier Model is Nikon A900
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Revealed April 2017
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS60
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS80
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Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Nikon A1000 versus Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was unveiled 22 months later than the ZS70 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the A1000 matches up versus the ZS70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Panasonic ZS70

 A1000 ZS70 
RevealedJanuary 2019April 2017Fresher by 22 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Nikon A1000

 ZS70 A1000 
Screen resolution1040k921kSharper screen (+119k dot)

Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Panasonic ZS70

 A1000 ZS70 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon A1000 has got exterior measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS70 has proportions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon A1000 versus Panasonic ZS70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the A1000 versus the ZS70.

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A1000 and ZS70 is 86 and 87 respectively.

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A1000 and ZS70.

As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic ZS70 to render extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer A1000 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A1000 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography information
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you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon A1000
Street photography with Panasonic ZS70
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has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
offers touch focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
76
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
offers touch to focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A1000 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Sports photography camera
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amazing zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (250 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (380 shots)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A1000 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography information
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offers touch focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (840mm)
terrible battery (250 CIPA)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
offers touch to focus
good MP (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A1000 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography details
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you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (250 per charge)
62
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A1000 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging details
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really wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
missing external microphone jack
74
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of external mic port
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Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A1000 and Panasonic ZS70
 Nikon Coolpix A1000Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix A1000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2019-01-18 2017-04-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 921k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dot 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS No None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330g (0.73 pounds) 322g (0.71 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 pictures 380 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $477 $450