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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic SZ10

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic SZ10 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
  • Revealed July 2013
Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Introduced January 2015
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Panasonic SZ10

 FZ70 SZ10 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Panasonic FZ70

 SZ10 FZ70 
IntroducedJanuary 2015July 2013More recent by 17 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Panasonic FZ70 and Panasonic SZ10

 FZ70 SZ10 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison

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).

See the Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic SZ10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison

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

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography highlights
56
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Street photography information
Panasonic SZ10 Street photography information
49
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (606g)
70
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (177g)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ70
Sports photography with Panasonic SZ10
55
amazing zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
good battery pack (400 per charge)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
low frames per second (1.4 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Travel photography factors
Panasonic SZ10 Travel photography factors
55
good battery pack (400 per charge)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (20mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (606g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than average (177 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery power (200 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Landscape photography camera
54
has manual focus
quite wide (20mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (400 per charge)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse recording
41
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (20mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing microphone port
more heavy than average (606g)
32
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than average (177g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ70 and Panasonic SZ10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-07-18 2015-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 20-1200mm (60.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames/s 1.4 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.50 m 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (50i/60i, 25p/30p), 1280 x 720p (50p/60p or 25p/30p), 640 x 480 (25p/30p) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 606g (1.34 pounds) 177g (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 41 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 171 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photos 200 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $300 $200