Nikon S620 vs Panasonic ZS70
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Nikon S620 vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
- 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
- Introduced February 2009
(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
- Released April 2017
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
- Succeeded the Panasonic ZS60
- Updated by Panasonic ZS80

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview
Below is a in-depth overview of the Nikon S620 versus Panasonic ZS70, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S620 (12MP) and ZS70 (20MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The S620 was launched 9 years before the ZS70 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the S620 scores versus the ZS70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic ZS70 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S620 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S620 Gallery & Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Panasonic ZS70
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Nikon S620
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Released | April 2017 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 99 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S620 and Panasonic ZS70
S620 | ZS70 |
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Nikon S620 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S620 offers exterior measurements of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS70 has specifications of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).
Look at the Nikon S620 versus Panasonic ZS70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the S620 and the ZS70.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S620 and ZS70 is 96 and 87 respectively.

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The visual below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S620 and ZS70.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS70 to give more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older S620 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S620 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S620 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S620 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ90 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-02-03 | 2017-04-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.7-5.8 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,166 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Maximum silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 120 gr (0.26 lbs) | 322 gr (0.71 lbs) |
Dimensions | 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 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 | - | 380 photos |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $37 | $450 |