Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic SZ1

Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic FZ70 versus Panasonic SZ1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ70 (16MP) and the SZ1 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ70 was revealed 19 months after the SZ1 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the FZ70 matches up against the SZ1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FZ70 Gallery and Panasonic SZ1 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ70 has got outer measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ1 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the FZ70 and the SZ1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ70 and SZ1 is 63 and 95 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ70 and SZ1.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of images although you should always take the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher FZ70 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.