Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS8

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS8, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are built by Panasonic. The resolution of the FZ70 (16MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ70 was released 2 years after the ZS8 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FZ70 grades versus the ZS8 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FZ70 Gallery & Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ70 enjoys outside dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS8 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the FZ70 vs the ZS8.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ70 and ZS8 is 63 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The image below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ70 and ZS8.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FZ70 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern FZ70 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.