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Nikon P900 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
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Imaging
41
Features
63
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P900 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Nikon P900 vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs

Nikon P900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 899g - 140 x 103 x 137mm
  • Launched March 2015
  • Later Model is Nikon P1000
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Announced April 2017
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS60
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS80
Photography Glossary

Nikon P900 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon P900 vs Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the P900 (16MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P900 was launched 3 years before the ZS70 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P900 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the P900 scores against the ZS70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P900 over the Panasonic ZS70

 P900 ZS70 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Nikon P900

 ZS70 P900 
AnnouncedApril 2017March 2015More recent by 25 months
Display resolution1040k921kCrisper display (+119k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon P900 and Panasonic ZS70

 P900 ZS70 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Nikon P900 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P900 enjoys outer measurements of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") accompanied by a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS70 has dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon P900 vs Panasonic ZS70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the P900 against the ZS70.

Nikon P900 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P900 and ZS70 is 52 and 87 respectively.

Nikon P900 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P900 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the P900 and ZS70.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS70 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The older P900 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon P900 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Nikon P900 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P900 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P900 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography highlights
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has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
54
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon P900 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS70 Street photography details
45
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than others in class (899 grams)
76
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P900 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography information
56
great zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
great battery power (360 shots)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
61
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
great battery (380 per charge)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P900 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography advice
60
great battery power (360 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (2000mm)
heavier than others in class (899 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
79
great battery (380 CIPA)
comes with touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P900 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography advice
51
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
great battery power (360 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
saves RAW formats
great battery (380 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P900 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging info
54
rather wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no mic port
heavier than others in class (899 grams)
74
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have microphone jack
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Nikon P900 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P900 and Panasonic ZS70
 Nikon Coolpix P900Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix P900 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-03-02 2017-04-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-2000mm (83.3x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 921 thousand dot 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 11.50 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 899 grams (1.98 lbs) 322 grams (0.71 lbs)
Physical dimensions 140 x 103 x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 360 images 380 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL23 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $600 $450