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Nikon W300 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
46
Features
70
Overall
55

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs

Nikon W300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 231g - 112 x 66 x 29mm
  • Introduced May 2017
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Released April 2017
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS60
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS80
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Nikon W300 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Nikon W300 versus Panasonic ZS70, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the W300 (16MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The W300 was manufactured 2 months after the ZS70 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the W300 scores against the ZS70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Panasonic ZS70

 W300 ZS70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Nikon W300

 ZS70 W300 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k921kCrisper display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon W300 and Panasonic ZS70

 W300 ZS70 
ReleasedMay 2017April 2017Similar generation
Display size3"3"Same display measurement

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon W300 has exterior dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst 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).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the W300 versus the ZS70.

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W300 and ZS70 is 91 and 87 respectively.

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The pic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the W300 and ZS70.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS70 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively.

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon W300
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS70
36
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
54
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon W300 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS70 Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
76
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
features focus by touch
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon W300 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography details
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
60
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
supports tracking focus
good battery power (380 shots)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon W300 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography details
73
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
79
good battery power (380 shots)
features focus by touch
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon W300 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Landscape photography camera
48
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
exports RAW files
good battery power (380 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon W300 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Vlogging camera
33
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have microphone socket
74
fairly wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
missing microphone port
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Nikon W300 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon W300 and Panasonic ZS70
 Nikon Coolpix W300Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix W300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2017-05-31 2017-04-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type - BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 231 grams (0.51 pounds) 322 grams (0.71 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 280 images 380 images
Style of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $387 $450