Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS70

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ70 Gallery and Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.