Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS1
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS1 Key Specs
(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
- Launched July 2013
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- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Announced May 2009
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ6
Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview
Below, we are contrasting the Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are designed by Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the FZ70 (16MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the FZ70 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") feature totally different sensor measurements.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe FZ70 was unveiled 4 years later than the ZS1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera.
Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FZ70 matches up versus the ZS1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ70 Gallery and Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Panasonic ZS1
FZ70 | ZS1 | |||
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Announced | July 2013 | May 2009 | Fresher by 51 months | |
Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Panasonic FZ70
ZS1 | FZ70 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ70 and Panasonic ZS1
FZ70 | ZS1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ70 provides 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 ZS1 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the FZ70 and the ZS1.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ70 and ZS1 is 63 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through specs. The graphic here should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ70 and ZS1.
All in all, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FZ70 having a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic FZ70 will produce more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher FZ70 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ6 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-07-18 | 2009-05-14 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.5" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 24.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 20-1200mm (60.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | TFT Screen LCD Display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 202 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 13.50 m | 5.30 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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 lb) | 229g (0.50 lb) |
Dimensions | 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photographs | - |
Battery style | 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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $300 | $0 |