Panasonic FZ70 vs Sony RX10
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Sony RX10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Launched July 2013
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
- 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
- Introduced March 2014
- Renewed by Sony RX10 II
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Here is a extended review of the Panasonic FZ70 versus Sony RX10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FZ70 (16MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the FZ70 (1/2.3") and RX10 (1") feature totally different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe FZ70 was unveiled 8 months earlier than the RX10 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the FZ70 matches up vs the RX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Sony RX10
| FZ70 | RX10 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony RX10 over the Panasonic FZ70
| RX10 | FZ70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | March 2014 |  | July 2013 | Fresher by 8 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 1290k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+830k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ70 and Sony RX10
| FZ70 | RX10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FZ70 vs Sony RX10 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ70 provides outside measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 has measurements of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") and a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the FZ70 against the RX10.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ70 and RX10 is 63 and 58 respectively.
Panasonic FZ70 vs Sony RX10 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ70 and RX10.
Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FZ70 using its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony RX10 will give you extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The older FZ70 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Sony RX10 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2013-07-18 | 2014-03-20 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Venus Engine | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
| 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 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 23 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 20-1200mm (60.0x) | 24-200mm (8.3x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.8 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 1,290 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Screen LCD Display | WhiteMagic |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 202 thousand dots | 1,440 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/3200 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 9.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 13.50 m | 10.20 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (50i/60i, 25p/30p), 1280 x 720p (50p/60p or 25p/30p), 640 x 480 (25p/30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 606 grams (1.34 pounds) | 813 grams (1.79 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") | 129 x 88 x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 41 | 69 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 19.4 | 22.9 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | 12.6 |
| DXO Low light rating | 171 | 474 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 400 photos | 420 photos |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $300 | $698 |