Nikon S570 vs Panasonic ZS70

The following is a complete comparison of the Nikon S570 vs Panasonic ZS70, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the S570 (12MP) and ZS70 (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S570 was launched 8 years earlier than the ZS70 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S570 grades against the ZS70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S570 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S570 Gallery and Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S570 provides outside dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS70 has measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S570 vs Panasonic ZS70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the S570 against the ZS70.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S570 and ZS70 is 95 and 87 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The pic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S570 and ZS70.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic ZS70 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged S570 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.