Nikon S31 vs Panasonic ZS70

Following is a thorough assessment of the Nikon S31 versus Panasonic ZS70, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the S31 (10MP) and ZS70 (20MP) and the S31 (1/2.9") and ZS70 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S31 was manufactured 4 years before the ZS70 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S31 matches up vs the ZS70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S31 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S31 Gallery and Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S31 has external measurements of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 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).

See the Nikon S31 versus Panasonic ZS70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the S31 compared to the ZS70.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S31 and ZS70 is 90 and 87 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S31 and ZS70.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S31 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic ZS70 will give you greater detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged S31 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.