Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic ZS70

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic ZS70, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the FX78 (12MP) and ZS70 (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FX78 was announced 7 years earlier than the ZS70 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FX78 matches up versus the ZS70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX78 Gallery and Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX78 has outside measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS70 has dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the FX78 versus the ZS70.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FX78 and ZS70 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The picture here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FX78 and ZS70.

Plainly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS70 to resolve greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged FX78 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.