Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic ZS70

Below, we will be comparing the Nikon Z5 versus Panasonic ZS70, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Z5 (24MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is pretty close but the Z5 (Full frame) and ZS70 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z5 was announced 3 years later than the ZS70 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Z5 matches up versus the ZS70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The whole galleries are available at Nikon Z5 Gallery and Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z5 features exterior dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS70 has proportions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Look at the Nikon Z5 versus Panasonic ZS70 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Z5 against the ZS70.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z5 and ZS70 is 62 and 87 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Z5 and ZS70.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z5 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z5 will render extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern Z5 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.