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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
  • Announced July 2013
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Released April 2017
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS60
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS80
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Panasonic FZ70 and Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ70 (16MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ70 was introduced 4 years prior to the ZS70 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FZ70 scores versus the ZS70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Panasonic ZS70

 FZ70 ZS70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Panasonic FZ70

 ZS70 FZ70 
ReleasedApril 2017July 2013Newer by 45 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ70 and Panasonic ZS70

 FZ70 ZS70 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ70 enjoys exterior measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") and a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS70 has measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FZ70 and Panasonic ZS70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the FZ70 vs the ZS70.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FZ70 and ZS70 is 63 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ70 and ZS70.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS70 to give you more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged FZ70 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Portrait photography camera
56
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
saves RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
54
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS70 Street photography advice
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (606 grams)
76
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
features touch focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography advice
55
incredible zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
better than average battery (400 shots)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
61
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
great battery power (380 shots)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ70
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS70
55
better than average battery (400 CIPA)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (20mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (606g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
79
great battery power (380 per charge)
features touch focus
resolution is good (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography information
54
has manual focus
decently wide (20mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (400 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
62
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (380 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ70
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS70
26
decently wide (20mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (606g)
74
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no microphone support
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ70 and Panasonic ZS70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-07-18 2017-04-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 20-1200mm (60.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dots 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 13.50 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 606g (1.34 lbs) 322g (0.71 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 shots 380 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $300 $450