Panasonic FZ70 vs Samsung NX mini

In this write-up, we are looking at the Panasonic FZ70 and Samsung NX mini, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FZ70 (16MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the FZ70 (1/2.3") and NX mini (1") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FZ70 was unveiled 8 months before the NX mini so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FZ70 scores versus the NX mini with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 and Samsung NX mini. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ70 Gallery and Samsung NX mini Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ70 has external measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") and a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Samsung NX mini has sizing of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the FZ70 vs the NX mini.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ70 and NX mini is 63 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ70 and NX mini.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FZ70 with its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Samsung NX mini will deliver greater detail having an extra 4.5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older FZ70 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.