Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic ZS70

Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic LX100 II and Panasonic ZS70, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the LX100 II (17MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is relatively similar but the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and ZS70 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The LX100 II was introduced 17 months later than the ZS70 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the LX100 II scores vs the ZS70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery & Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX100 II comes with outside measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS70 has proportions 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the LX100 II vs the ZS70.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LX100 II and ZS70 is 81 and 87 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The photograph below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the LX100 II and ZS70.

All in all, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The LX100 II with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic ZS70 will deliver greater detail using its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern LX100 II should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.