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Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
82
Imaging
46
Features
50
Overall
47
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs

Panasonic G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 360g - 124 x 84 x 45mm
  • Released January 2009
  • New Model is Panasonic G2
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Revealed April 2017
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS60
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS80
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Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Panasonic G1 versus Panasonic ZS70, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the G1 (12MP) and ZS70 (20MP) and the G1 (Four Thirds) and ZS70 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The G1 was revealed 9 years before the ZS70 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the G1 matches up versus the ZS70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Panasonic ZS70

 G1 ZS70 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Panasonic G1

 ZS70 G1 
RevealedApril 2017January 2009Newer by 100 months
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic G1 and Panasonic ZS70

 G1 ZS70 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G1 provides external dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS70 has proportions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

See the Panasonic G1 versus Panasonic ZS70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the G1 vs the ZS70.

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G1 and ZS70 is 82 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The picture underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G1 and ZS70.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G1 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic ZS70 will give extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged G1 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic G1
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS70
57
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
54
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G1 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS70 Street photography features
72
fully articulated screen
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
76
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G1 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Sports photography camera
33
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
lacks phase detect AF
61
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery (380 CIPA)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic G1
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS70
62
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
79
good battery (380 shots)
boasts touch to focus
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G1 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography info
57
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3")
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
62
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
saves RAW formats
good battery (380 shots)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic G1
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS70
18
lack of video recording
74
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have external mic support
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Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G1 and Panasonic ZS70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-19 2017-04-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.50 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 360g (0.79 lbs) 322g (0.71 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 84 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 53 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 463 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 380 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $0 $450