Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS10

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.