Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic ZS70
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Revealed July 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise 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
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
- Previous Model is Panasonic ZS60
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS80
Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the SZ-11 (14MP) and ZS70 (20MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe SZ-11 was brought out 6 years earlier than the ZS70 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SZ-11 matches up versus the ZS70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic ZS70 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-11 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery & Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Panasonic ZS70
SZ-11 | ZS70 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Olympus SZ-11
ZS70 | SZ-11 | |||
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Launched | April 2017 | July 2011 | Newer by 69 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 460k | Clearer screen (+580k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Panasonic ZS70
SZ-11 | ZS70 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-11 comes with outer measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS70 has sizing of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic ZS70 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SZ-11 and the ZS70.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-11 and ZS70 is 89 and 87 respectively.
Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-11 and ZS70.
As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic ZS70 to render greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged SZ-11 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications
Olympus SZ-11 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus SZ-11 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ90 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2011-07-27 | 2017-04-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III+ | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 14 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
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 | ||
Total focus points | - | 49 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,166k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Fastest silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) | 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 226g (0.50 lbs) | 322g (0.71 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 200 images | 380 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $253 | $450 |