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Nikon S620 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
46
Features
70
Overall
55

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs

Nikon S620
(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
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
  • Released April 2017
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS60
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS80
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Panasonic ZS70

 S620 ZS70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Nikon S620

 ZS70 S620 
ReleasedApril 2017February 2009More recent by 99 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S620 and Panasonic ZS70

 S620 ZS70 

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

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

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S620 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography info
20
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
54
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (120 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
76
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
provides touch to focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S620
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS70
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
60
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
includes tracking focus
good battery (380 per charge)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than average in class (120g)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
79
good battery (380 shots)
provides touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S620 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography features
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
62
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
saves RAW formats
good battery (380 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S620
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS70
31
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (120 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
74
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
missing mic support
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Nikon S620 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S620 and Panasonic ZS70
 Nikon Coolpix S620Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
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