Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS50

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Panasonic FZ70 and Panasonic ZS50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both produced by Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the FZ70 (16MP) and ZS50 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ70 was manufactured 17 months earlier than the ZS50 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS50 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the FZ70 matches up versus the ZS50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ70 Gallery and Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ70 enjoys physical dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") having a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS50 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the FZ70 compared to the ZS50.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FZ70 and ZS50 is 63 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ70 and ZS50.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FZ70 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged FZ70 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.