Panasonic FZ70 vs Sony W230

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic FZ70 versus Sony W230, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FZ70 (16MP) and W230 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ70 was manufactured 4 years after the W230 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W230 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FZ70 scores against the W230 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FZ70 Gallery and Sony W230 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ70 has got exterior 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 W230 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FZ70 versus Sony W230 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the FZ70 vs the W230.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ70 and W230 is 63 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ70 and W230.

Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FZ70 to offer extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer FZ70 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.