Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic ZS70

In this write-up, we are looking at the Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic ZS70, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the AW130 (16MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AW130 was launched 3 years earlier than the ZS70 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the AW130 grades against the ZS70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix AW130 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The complete galleries are available at Nikon AW130 Gallery and Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon AW130 offers outside measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and 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).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the AW130 compared to the ZS70.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AW130 and ZS70 is 91 and 87 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the AW130 and ZS70.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS70 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older AW130 is going to be behind in sensor technology.