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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ150
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Revealed April 2012
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Announced April 2017
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS60
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS80
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the FZ150 (12MP) and ZS70 (20MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ150 was announced 6 years before the ZS70 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the FZ150 matches up vs the ZS70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Panasonic ZS70

 FZ150 ZS70 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Panasonic FZ150

 ZS70 FZ150 
AnnouncedApril 2017April 2012Newer by 61 months
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic ZS70

 FZ150 ZS70 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ150 features physical dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS70 has measurements 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the FZ150 against the ZS70.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ150 and ZS70 is 67 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ150 and ZS70.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS70 to deliver greater detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged FZ150 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography details
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focusing manually
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS70 Street photography info
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screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (528 grams)
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tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
features focus by touch
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography advice
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great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great battery power (410 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery life (380 shots)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ150
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS70
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great battery power (410 per charge)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (528g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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good battery life (380 shots)
features focus by touch
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography info
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focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
great battery power (410 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse mode
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has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (380 shots)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging details
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relatively wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone support
slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition (528 grams)
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decently wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic ZS70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-04-11 2017-04-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 23 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.50 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
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 528 grams (1.16 lb) 322 grams (0.71 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 40 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 132 not tested
Other
Battery life 410 photographs 380 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $499 $450