Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS15

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS15, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are created by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the FZ70 (16MP) and ZS15 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FZ70 was revealed 13 months after the ZS15 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the FZ70 scores vs the ZS15 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ70 Gallery and Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ70 offers outside measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") having a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS15 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS15 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the FZ70 and the ZS15.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ70 and ZS15 is 63 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The image here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ70 and ZS15.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic FZ70 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern FZ70 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.