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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS30

Portability
63 Imaging
40 Features
53 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
Portability
92 Imaging
42 Features
48 Overall
44

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS30 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
  • Released July 2013
Panasonic ZS30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ40
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS25
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS35
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Panasonic FZ70 and Panasonic ZS30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the FZ70 (16MP) and the ZS30 (18MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ70 was revealed 7 months later than the ZS30 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the FZ70 grades versus the ZS30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Panasonic ZS30

		

		

			
 FZ70 ZS30 
AnnouncedJuly 2013January 2013More recent by 7 months
Manual focus  Dial precise focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Panasonic FZ70

		

		

			
 ZS30 FZ70 
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic FZ70 and Panasonic ZS30

		

		

			
 FZ70 ZS30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ70 enjoys external dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") along with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS30 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic FZ70 and Panasonic ZS30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the FZ70 vs the ZS30.
Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS30 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FZ70 and ZS30 is 63 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS30 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The graphic here should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ70 and ZS30.
To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS30 to give more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern FZ70 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
	
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FZ70 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS30 Portrait photography factors
56
 manual focus
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 has face detect focus
 saves RAW formats
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
33
 MP count decent (18MP)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
 Panasonic FZ70 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic ZS30 as a Street photography camera
49
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW formats
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 heavier than others in class (606g)
66
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with focus by touch
 lighter than average in class (198 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic FZ70 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS30 Sports photography details
55
 amazing zoom range (20-1200mm  60.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 has tracking focus
 better than average battery (400 per charge)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
46
 amazing zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (18 megapixels)
 features tracking focus
 max shutter speed is low (1/1,200s)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 not so great battery pack (260 shots)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic FZ70 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS30 Travel photography details
55
 better than average battery (400 CIPA)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (20mm)
 great reach (1200mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 heavier than others in class (606g)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
 lighter than average in class (198 grams)
 comes with focus by touch
 MP count decent (18MP)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (480mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 not so great battery pack (260 shots)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic FZ70 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS30 Landscape photography advice
54
 manual focus
 relatively wide (20mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 saves RAW formats
 better than average battery (400 CIPA)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no Time Lapse recording
44
 rather wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (18 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 not so great battery pack (260 shots)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Panasonic FZ70 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic ZS30 as a Vlogging camera
26
 relatively wide (20mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 display is not selfie friendly
 no mic support
 heavier than others in class (606 grams)
35
 rather wide (24mm)
 touchscreen functionality
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than average in class (198g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have microphone socket
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ70 and Panasonic ZS30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ40
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-07-18 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 20-1200mm (60.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen tech TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 13.50 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (50i/60i, 25p/30p), 1280 x 720p (50p/60p or 25p/30p), 640 x 480 (25p/30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 606g (1.34 pounds) 198g (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 41 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 171 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photographs 260 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $300 $250