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Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix AW110 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
46
Features
70
Overall
55

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs

Nikon AW110
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 193g - 110 x 65 x 25mm
  • Introduced July 2013
  • Succeeded the Nikon AW100
  • Newer Model is Nikon AW120
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Released April 2017
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS60
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS80
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Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic ZS70, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the AW110 (16MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AW110 was announced 4 years earlier than the ZS70 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the AW110 matches up versus the ZS70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Panasonic ZS70

 AW110 ZS70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Nikon AW110

 ZS70 AW110 
ReleasedApril 2017July 2013More recent by 46 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k614kClearer display (+426k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon AW110 and Panasonic ZS70

 AW110 ZS70 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon AW110 has got outer dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS70 has dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the AW110 against the ZS70.

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the AW110 and ZS70 is 92 and 87 respectively.

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to see the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The graphic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the AW110 and ZS70.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS70 to offer more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older AW110 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW110 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography details
40
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
54
has manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW110 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS70 Street photography features
62
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
76
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW110 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Sports photography camera
48
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
60
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
good battery (380 CIPA)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW110 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography advice
67
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
79
good battery (380 shots)
boasts focus via touch
decent MP (20MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW110 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography info
49
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
weather proofing
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
62
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
good battery (380 CIPA)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW110 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging factors
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really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone support
74
really wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of microphone jack
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Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW110 and Panasonic ZS70
 Nikon Coolpix AW110Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW110 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-07-05 2017-04-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 614k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech OLED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 gr (0.43 lb) 322 gr (0.71 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 65 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 380 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $250 $450