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Nikon B700 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
65
Imaging
46
Features
64
Overall
53
Nikon Coolpix B700 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs

Nikon B700
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Revealed February 2016
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push 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
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS60
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS80
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Nikon B700 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Nikon B700 vs Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the B700 (20MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The B700 was announced 14 months prior to the ZS70 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon B700 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the B700 matches up versus the ZS70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B700 over the Panasonic ZS70

 B700 ZS70 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Nikon B700

 ZS70 B700 
ReleasedApril 2017February 2016More modern by 14 months
Screen resolution1040k921kSharper screen (+119k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon B700 and Panasonic ZS70

 B700 ZS70 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon B700 offers outer measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") along with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS70 has specifications of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon B700 vs Panasonic ZS70 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the B700 vs the ZS70.

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the B700 and ZS70 is 65 and 87 respectively.

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the B700 and ZS70.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures but you have to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged B700 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon B700
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS70
54
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
54
focusing manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon B700 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS70 Street photography highlights
59
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (565g)
76
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
has focus via touch
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon B700 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Sports photography camera
54
great zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has tracking focus
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
61
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery life (380 CIPA)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon B700 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography details
66
better than average battery power (350 shots)
connects via bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1440mm)
heavier than competitors in class (565 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
79
good battery life (380 per charge)
has focus via touch
MP count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B700 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography features
59
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (350 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
62
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (380 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B700 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging information
60
reasonably wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (565g)
74
pretty wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no external mic support
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Nikon B700 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B700 and Panasonic ZS70
 Nikon Coolpix B700Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix B700 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2016-02-23 2017-04-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 921k dots 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.50 m (at Auto ISO) 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 565 grams (1.25 pounds) 322 grams (0.71 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots 380 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL23 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $500 $450