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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS3

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS3 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
  • Revealed July 2013
Panasonic ZS3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ7
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview

Below is a complete review of the Panasonic FZ70 and Panasonic ZS3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both built by Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the FZ70 (16MP) and ZS3 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ70 was announced 4 years later than the ZS3 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS3 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FZ70 matches up vs the ZS3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Panasonic ZS3

 FZ70 ZS3 
AnnouncedJuly 2013May 2009More recent by 51 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Panasonic FZ70

 ZS3 FZ70 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ70 and Panasonic ZS3

 FZ70 ZS3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ70 has outer dimensions 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 ZS3 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FZ70 and Panasonic ZS3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the FZ70 against the ZS3.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ70 and ZS3 is 63 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ70 and ZS3.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic FZ70 to produce extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher FZ70 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS3 Portrait photography info
56
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
19
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Street photography camera
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (606 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (229g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Sports photography camera
55
excellent zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery power (400 shots)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ70
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS3
55
better than average battery power (400 shots)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (20mm)
great reach (1200mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (606g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than competition in class (229g)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS3 Landscape photography advice
54
has manual focus
fairly wide (20mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (400 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
35
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Vlogging camera
26
fairly wide (20mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic jack
heavier than competition in class (606g)
30
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (229g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ70 and Panasonic ZS3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ7
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-07-18 2009-05-14
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 20-1200mm (60.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 13.50 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD Lite
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 606g (1.34 pounds) 229g (0.50 pounds)
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 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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $300 $200