Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic SZ10

Let's look a bit more closely at the Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic SZ10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ70 (16MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ70 was revealed 17 months earlier than the SZ10 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FZ70 scores against the SZ10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FZ70 Gallery and Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ70 comes with exterior dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") having a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ10 has sizing of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the FZ70 versus the SZ10.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ70 and SZ10 is 63 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ70 and SZ10.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photos although you really should consider the production date of the products into consideration. The older FZ70 is going to be behind in sensor tech.