Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS20

Below is a thorough overview of the Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ70 (16MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ70 was introduced 15 months later than the ZS20 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the FZ70 grades vs the ZS20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FZ70 Gallery and Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ70 has got physical 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 ZS20 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the FZ70 against the ZS20.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ70 and ZS20 is 63 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ70 and ZS20.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FZ70 to render more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more modern FZ70 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.