Nikon B700 vs Panasonic ZS70

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix B700 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon B700 Gallery & Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.