Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic ZS70

On this page, we are analyzing the Panasonic S1 versus Panasonic ZS70, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Panasonic. The resolution of the S1 (24MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is very close but the S1 (Full frame) and ZS70 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The S1 was released 22 months after the ZS70 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S1 scores against the ZS70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1 Gallery and Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1 has exterior measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS70 has dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic S1 versus Panasonic ZS70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the S1 compared to the ZS70.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and ZS70 is 54 and 87 respectively.

Often, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S1 and ZS70.

To sum up, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S1 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic S1 will render more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern S1 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.