Panasonic FZ70 vs Sony WX300
Portability
63 Imaging
40 Features
53 Overall
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63 Imaging
40 Features
53 Overall
45
Portability
94 Imaging
42 Features
38 Overall
40
94 Imaging
42 Features
38 Overall
40
Panasonic FZ70 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs
Panasonic FZ70
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise 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 WX300
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
- Released February 2013
- Refreshed by Sony WX350
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Here, we are contrasting the Panasonic FZ70 vs Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FZ70 (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FZ70 was launched 5 months later than the WX300 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.
Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FZ70 matches up against the WX300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Photography Glossary Panasonic FZ70 vs Sony WX300 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ70 Gallery & Sony WX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Sony WX300
| FZ70 | WX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Panasonic FZ70
| WX300 | FZ70 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic FZ70 and Sony WX300
| FZ70 | WX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2013 |  | February 2013 | Same age |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display measurements |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither contains Touch display |
Panasonic FZ70 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ70 has got external 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 WX300 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the FZ70 vs the WX300.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ70 and WX300 is 63 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FZ70 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ70 and WX300.
Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony WX300 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively.
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ70
Portrait photography with Sony WX300
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2.3")
megapixel count good (18MP)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sony WX300 Street photography features
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (606g)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (166g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sony WX300 Sports photography information
great zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Panasonic FZ70 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Travel photography camera
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (20mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (606g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lighter than competition (166g)
megapixel count good (18MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Panasonic FZ70 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX300 Landscape photography factors
has manual focus
fairly wide (20mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (400 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging with Panasonic FZ70
Vlogging with Sony WX300
fairly wide (20mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (606g)
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (166 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
no mic port
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Sony WX300 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2013-07-18 | 2013-02-20 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Venus Engine | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 20-1200mm (60.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-6.5 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | TFT Screen LCD Display | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 202 thousand dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 9.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 13.50 m | 4.30 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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 (60, 50 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | AVCHD |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 606 gr (1.34 lbs) | 166 gr (0.37 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") | 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 41 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 19.4 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 10.8 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 171 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 400 photos | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | - |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $300 | $330 |
