Clicky

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs

Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Revealed July 2010
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Launched April 2017
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS60
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS80
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

Below is a in-depth review of the Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic ZS70, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Panasonic. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the FX700 (14MP) and ZS70 (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

The FX700 was released 7 years prior to the ZS70 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FX700 grades vs the ZS70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards
	
	

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Panasonic ZS70

 FX700 ZS70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Panasonic FX700

 ZS70 FX700 
LaunchedApril 2017July 2010More recent by 82 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Panasonic ZS70

 FX700 ZS70 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FX700 provides physical dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS70 has specifications of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic ZS70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the FX700 compared to the ZS70.

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FX700 and ZS70 is 94 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FX700 and ZS70.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS70 to render more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older FX700 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FX700
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS70
38
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
54
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Street Comparison

Panasonic FX700 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
76
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
features focus by touch
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography info
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
61
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has tracking focus
good battery pack (380 shots)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FX700
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS70
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.2)
79
good battery pack (380 shots)
features focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FX700
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS70
49
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
62
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (380 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging information
33
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone socket
74
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no mic port
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX700 and Panasonic ZS70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-07-21 2017-04-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.2-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.40 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176 gr (0.39 lbs) 322 gr (0.71 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 380 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $399 $450