Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic ZS70

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic FZ1000 II versus Panasonic ZS70, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the FZ1000 II (1") and ZS70 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The FZ1000 II was released 23 months after the ZS70 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the FZ1000 II grades vs the ZS70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery and Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ1000 II provides exterior measurements of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS70 has proportions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FZ1000 II versus Panasonic ZS70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the FZ1000 II versus the ZS70.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ1000 II and ZS70 is 55 and 87 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The image below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ1000 II and ZS70.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have the same megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The FZ1000 II provides the bigger sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field simpler. The more modern FZ1000 II provides an advantage in sensor innovation.