Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS10
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS10 Key Specs
(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
- Announced July 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
- Announced January 2011
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview
Below is a detailed review of the Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the FZ70 (16MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe FZ70 was released 2 years later than the ZS10 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the FZ70 grades versus the ZS10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS10 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ70 Gallery & Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Panasonic ZS10
FZ70 | ZS10 | |||
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Announced | July 2013 | January 2011 | More recent by 31 months | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Panasonic FZ70
ZS10 | FZ70 | |||
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Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ70 and Panasonic ZS10
FZ70 | ZS10 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurement | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ70 has external 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) while the Panasonic ZS10 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the FZ70 vs the ZS10.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ70 and ZS10 is 63 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The photograph here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ70 and ZS10.
All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FZ70 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher FZ70 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2013-07-18 | 2011-01-25 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
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 | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias 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 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 20-1200mm (60.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT Screen LCD Display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 202k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 9.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.50 m | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 606 grams (1.34 pounds) | 219 grams (0.48 pounds) |
Dimensions | 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 shots | 260 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $300 | $350 |