Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic SZ3

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic FZ70 and Panasonic SZ3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ70 (16MP) and the SZ3 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ70 was introduced 7 months after the SZ3 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ3 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the FZ70 scores versus the SZ3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ70 Gallery & Panasonic SZ3 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ70 offers external dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") and a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ3 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the FZ70 versus the SZ3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ70 and SZ3 is 63 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The pic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ70 and SZ3.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs but you should really factor the age of the products into consideration. The younger FZ70 will have a benefit in sensor technology.