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Nikon P100 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix P100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Nikon P100 vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs

Nikon P100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-678mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 481g - 114 x 83 x 99mm
  • Revealed July 2010
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump 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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS60
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS80
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Nikon P100 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Nikon P100 vs Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the P100 (10MP) and ZS70 (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P100 was brought out 7 years prior to the ZS70 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the P100 grades vs the ZS70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P100 over the Panasonic ZS70

 P100 ZS70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Nikon P100

 ZS70 P100 
RevealedApril 2017July 2010More modern by 82 months
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon P100 and Panasonic ZS70

 P100 ZS70 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements

Nikon P100 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Nikon P100 features outside measurements of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") having a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS70 has specifications of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Compare the Nikon P100 vs Panasonic ZS70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the P100 versus the ZS70.

Nikon P100 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the P100 and ZS70 is 68 and 87 respectively.

Nikon P100 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P100 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The pic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the P100 and ZS70.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS70 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged P100 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon P100 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Nikon P100 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P100 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P100 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography factors
28
manual focus
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
54
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon P100 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Street photography camera
50
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (481 grams)
76
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
provides focus by touch
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P100 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography factors
37
great zoom range (26-678mm 26.1 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
61
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
good battery life (380 shots)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P100 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography details
49
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
long zoom (678mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (481 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
79
good battery life (380 per charge)
provides focus by touch
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P100 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography features
40
manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
62
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (380 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P100 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Vlogging camera
25
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (481 grams)
74
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have mic socket
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Nikon P100 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P100 and Panasonic ZS70
 Nikon Coolpix P100Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix P100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-07-06 2017-04-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 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 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-678mm (26.1x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 481g (1.06 lb) 322g (0.71 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 83 x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") 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 - 380 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL5 -
Self timer Yes (2 to 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $400 $450