Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic ZS70

Following is a complete analysis of the Panasonic FZ300 and Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are created by Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the FZ300 (12MP) and ZS70 (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ300 was launched 21 months before the ZS70 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the FZ300 grades against the ZS70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ300 Gallery and Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ300 has external measurements of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") along with a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS70 has dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ300 and Panasonic ZS70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the FZ300 versus the ZS70.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FZ300 and ZS70 is 59 and 87 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The pic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ300 and ZS70.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS70 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged FZ300 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.