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Nikon S100 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Nikon S100 vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs

Nikon S100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
  • Announced August 2011
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Launched April 2017
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS60
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS80
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Nikon S100 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Nikon S100 versus Panasonic ZS70, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S100 (16MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S100 was introduced 6 years before the ZS70 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S100 grades against the ZS70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Panasonic ZS70

 S100 ZS70 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Nikon S100

 ZS70 S100 
LaunchedApril 2017August 2011More recent by 68 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k820kSharper display (+220k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon S100 and Panasonic ZS70

 S100 ZS70 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon S100 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S100 features external dimensions of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS70 has sizing of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S100 versus Panasonic ZS70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the S100 and the ZS70.

Nikon S100 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S100 and ZS70 is 94 and 87 respectively.

Nikon S100 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S100 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S100 and ZS70.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS70 to resolve greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The older S100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S100 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Nikon S100 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S100 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S100
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS70
40
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
54
has manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S100
Street photography with Panasonic ZS70
63
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
76
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
features touch focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S100 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography advice
38
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (150 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
61
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
great battery power (380 per charge)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S100 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography highlights
65
offers touch to focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
bad battery life (150 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
79
great battery power (380 per charge)
features touch focus
decent MP (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S100 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography info
45
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery life (150 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
62
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
exports RAW files
great battery power (380 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S100 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging features
35
decently wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no external microphone support
74
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of mic port
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Nikon S100 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S100 and Panasonic ZS70
 Nikon Coolpix S100Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-08-24 2017-04-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 Venus Engine
Sensor type 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 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 820k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology Organic LED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
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, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175g (0.39 lb) 322g (0.71 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 150 photographs 380 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes 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 $240 $450