Panasonic FZ70 vs Sony RX10 IV

Let's look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FZ70 versus Sony RX10 IV, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FZ70 (16MP) and the RX10 IV (20MP) is very comparable but the FZ70 (1/2.3") and RX10 IV (1") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FZ70 was brought out 5 years before the RX10 IV which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FZ70 grades versus the RX10 IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FZ70 Gallery and Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ70 has got outside dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") having a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Sony RX10 IV has specifications of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") having a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the FZ70 vs the RX10 IV.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ70 and RX10 IV is 63 and 52 respectively.

Normally, its tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ70 and RX10 IV.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FZ70 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony RX10 IV will show more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged FZ70 will be behind in sensor innovation.