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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS30

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
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.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS30 sensor size comparison

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
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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