Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic ZS70

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Nikon S6300 and Panasonic ZS70, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S6300 (16MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S6300 was revealed 6 years prior to the ZS70 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S6300 grades against the ZS70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S6300 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S6300 Gallery & Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S6300 features external dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS70 has sizing of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S6300 vs the ZS70.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6300 and ZS70 is 94 and 87 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The image here will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6300 and ZS70.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS70 to show more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged S6300 will be behind in sensor innovation.