Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS5

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic FZ70 versus Panasonic ZS5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are built by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the FZ70 (16MP) and ZS5 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ70 was revealed 3 years later than the ZS5 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS5 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FZ70 scores vs the ZS5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FZ70 Gallery and Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ70 has got exterior measurements 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 ZS5 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FZ70 versus Panasonic ZS5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the FZ70 compared to the ZS5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ70 and ZS5 is 63 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ70 and ZS5.

As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic FZ70 to provide more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher FZ70 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.