Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZS70

Following is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic S1H and Panasonic ZS70, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the S1H (24MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is very well matched but the S1H (Full frame) and ZS70 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S1H was revealed 2 years after the ZS70 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the S1H matches up versus the ZS70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The full galleries are available at Panasonic S1H Gallery & Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic S1H has got physical dimensions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") with a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS70 has specifications of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S1H versus the ZS70.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1H and ZS70 is 52 and 87 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1H and ZS70.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S1H with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic S1H will give you more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger S1H will have an advantage in sensor tech.