Nikon P90 vs Panasonic ZS70
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![Nikon Coolpix P90 front Nikon Coolpix P90 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-P90/Nikon-P90-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS70/Panasonic-ZS70-front.jpg)
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Nikon P90 vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 400g - 114 x 99 x 83mm
- Revealed February 2009
- Superseded the Nikon P80
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- 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
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ90
- Previous Model is Panasonic ZS60
- Updated by Panasonic ZS80
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Nikon P90 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview
Below, we are matching up the Nikon P90 versus Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the P90 (12MP) and ZS70 (20MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The P90 was released 9 years before the ZS70 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera.
Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the P90 matches up vs the ZS70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Nikon P90 vs Panasonic ZS70 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P90 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The complete galleries are available at Nikon P90 Gallery and Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P90 over the Panasonic ZS70
P90 | ZS70 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Nikon P90
ZS70 | P90 | |||
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Released | April 2017 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 99 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+810k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon P90 and Panasonic ZS70
P90 | ZS70 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
Nikon P90 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon P90 has got outside measurements of 114mm x 99mm x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") along with a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS70 has measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon P90 versus Panasonic ZS70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the P90 versus the ZS70.
![Nikon P90 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison Nikon P90 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P90-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS70-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P90 and ZS70 is 70 and 87 respectively.
![Nikon P90 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison Nikon P90 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P90-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS70-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon P90 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The image here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the P90 and ZS70.
As you can tell, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS70 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged P90 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
![Nikon P90 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison Nikon P90 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P90-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS70-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon P90 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon P90 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon P90 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P90-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS70-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon P90 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P90 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix P90 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-TZ90 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2009-02-03 | 2017-04-19 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5184 x 3888 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-624mm (24.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,166 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 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 | 640x480 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 400g (0.88 lbs) | 322g (0.71 lbs) |
Dimensions | 114 x 99 x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") | 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 380 photos |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL5 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $700 | $450 |