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Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs

Nikon S9300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 109 x 62 x 31mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Old Model is Nikon S9100
  • Updated by Nikon S9500
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Launched April 2017
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS60
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS80
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Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Nikon S9300 and Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S9300 (16MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S9300 was released 5 years before the ZS70 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the S9300 grades versus the ZS70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Panasonic ZS70

 S9300 ZS70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Nikon S9300

 ZS70 S9300 
LaunchedApril 2017July 2012Newer by 57 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k921kClearer screen (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S9300 and Panasonic ZS70

 S9300 ZS70 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size

Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S9300 comes with physical measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS70 has specifications of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the S9300 versus the ZS70.

Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S9300 and ZS70 is 91 and 87 respectively.

Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S9300 and ZS70.

As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic ZS70 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged S9300 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9300 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography highlights
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
54
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S9300
Street photography with Panasonic ZS70
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (215g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
76
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
provides touch focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S9300
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS70
47
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
61
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery life (380 per charge)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9300 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography factors
66
lighter than competitors in class (215g)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
79
great battery life (380 shots)
provides touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9300 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography advice
41
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
62
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (380 CIPA)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9300 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Vlogging camera
34
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic support
74
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have external mic support
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Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9300 and Panasonic ZS70
 Nikon Coolpix S9300Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S9300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-07-16 2017-04-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 4cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.9 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 grams (0.47 pounds) 322 grams (0.71 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 images 380 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $249 $450