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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic SZ8

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic SZ8 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
  • Introduced July 2013
Panasonic SZ8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic SZ8 Overview

Below is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic SZ8, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ70 (16MP) and the SZ8 (16MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ70 was launched 5 months before the SZ8 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ8 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the FZ70 grades vs the SZ8 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Panasonic SZ8

 FZ70 SZ8 
Manual focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Panasonic FZ70

 SZ8 FZ70 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ70 and Panasonic SZ8

 FZ70 SZ8 
LaunchedJuly 2013January 2014Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic SZ8 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ70 has outside 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 SZ8 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the FZ70 versus the SZ8.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic SZ8 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ70 and SZ8 is 63 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic SZ8 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic SZ8 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The photograph here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ70 and SZ8.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you would want to take the age of the cameras into account.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic SZ8 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ70
Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ8
56
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
35
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ70
Street photography with Panasonic SZ8
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (606 grams)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (159g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Sports photography information
Panasonic SZ8 Sports photography information
55
great zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery life (200 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic SZ8 as a Travel photography camera
55
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (20mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (606 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than competitors (159g)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low battery life (200 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Landscape photography information
Panasonic SZ8 Landscape photography information
54
manual focus
quite wide (20mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
42
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery life (200 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic SZ8 as a Vlogging camera
26
quite wide (20mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (606 grams)
32
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (159g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic SZ8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ70 and Panasonic SZ8
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-07-18 2014-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 20-1200mm (60.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT Screen LCD Display TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.50 m 5.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 606g (1.34 lb) 159g (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 41 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 171 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photos 200 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $300 $275