Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS3
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS3 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS3 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FZ70 Gallery & Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Panasonic ZS3
FZ70 | ZS3 | |||
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Announced | July 2013 | May 2009 | More recent by 51 months | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Panasonic FZ70
ZS3 | FZ70 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ70 and Panasonic ZS3
FZ70 | ZS3 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | The 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.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ70 and ZS3 is 63 and 91 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | |
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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 |