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Panasonic FZ70 vs Sony RX10

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 front
Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
76
Overall
61

Panasonic FZ70 vs Sony RX10 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ70
(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
Sony RX10
(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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Panasonic FZ70 vs Sony RX10 Overview

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.

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The 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 
IntroducedMarch 2014July 2013Fresher by 8 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1290k460kSharper display (+830k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ70 and Sony RX10

 FZ70 RX10 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3"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.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Sony RX10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ70 and RX10 is 63 and 58 respectively.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Sony RX10 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Sony RX10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ70 vs Sony RX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ70 vs Sony RX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ70
Portrait photography with Sony RX10
56
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
70
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Street photography info
Sony RX10 Street photography info
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (606 grams)
72
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Sports photography information
Sony RX10 Sports photography information
55
excellent zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
great battery (400 CIPA)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
67
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
environment sealing
good battery life (420 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Travel photography highlights
Sony RX10 Travel photography highlights
55
great battery (400 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (20mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (606 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
good battery life (420 shots)
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Landscape photography advice
Sony RX10 Landscape photography advice
54
manual focus
really wide (20mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
saves RAW files
great battery (400 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse recording
63
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
good battery life (420 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Vlogging information
Sony RX10 Vlogging information
26
really wide (20mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no mic support
heavier than average in class (606g)
30
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic socket
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Sony RX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ70 and Sony RX10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70Sony 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