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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
62
Imaging
60
Features
90
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs

Panasonic G9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
  • Introduced November 2017
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Revealed April 2017
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS60
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS80
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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic G9 and Panasonic ZS70, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the G9 (20MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is pretty similar but the G9 (Four Thirds) and ZS70 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The G9 was introduced 7 months later than the ZS70 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the G9 grades against the ZS70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Panasonic ZS70

 G9 ZS70 
RevealedNovember 2017April 2017Fresher by 7 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Panasonic G9

 ZS70 G9 

Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Panasonic ZS70

 G9 ZS70 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution1040k1040kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G9 provides outside dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") with a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS70 has measurements 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the G9 vs the ZS70.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the G9 and ZS70 is 62 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The graphic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 and ZS70.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The G9 includes the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower DOF less difficult. The fresher G9 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Portrait photography camera
76
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
54
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G9 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS70 Street photography information
75
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
features touch to focus
weather proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
76
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
supports focus via touch
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G9 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography info
70
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low battery (400 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
61
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (380 shots)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G9 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography highlights
70
weather proofing
has bluetooth
features touch to focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
low battery (400 shots)
79
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
supports focus via touch
good MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G9 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography advice
76
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have low pass filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
has double storage slots
low battery (400 per charge)
62
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G9 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging information
76
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone port
74
fairly wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
missing external microphone port
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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G9 and Panasonic ZS70
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2017-11-08 2017-04-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 225 49
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range - 3cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 658g (1.45 pounds) 322g (0.71 pounds)
Physical dimensions 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") 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 400 photographs 380 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BLF19 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 2 One
Cost at launch $1,500 $450