Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic ZS70
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Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 410g - 125 x 86 x 77mm
- Launched May 2015
- Previous Model is Panasonic G6
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- 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
- Introduced April 2017
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ90
- Old Model is Panasonic ZS60
- Successor is Panasonic ZS80
Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview
In this article, we will be reviewing the Panasonic G7 versus Panasonic ZS70, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the G7 (16MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the G7 (Four Thirds) and ZS70 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe G7 was manufactured 23 months earlier than the ZS70 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera.
Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the G7 scores against the ZS70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic ZS70 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic G7 Gallery & Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Panasonic ZS70
G7 | ZS70 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Panasonic G7
ZS70 | G7 | |||
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Introduced | April 2017 | May 2015 | More modern by 23 months |
Common features in the Panasonic G7 and Panasonic ZS70
G7 | ZS70 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 1040k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Both good for selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G7 enjoys outside measurements of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS70 has dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic G7 versus Panasonic ZS70 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the G7 versus the ZS70.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G7 and ZS70 is 71 and 87 respectively.
Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The picture here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G7 and ZS70.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G7 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic ZS70 will produce more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged G7 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ90 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2015-05-19 | 2017-04-19 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus range | - | 3cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | 1,166 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 9.30 m | 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30, 25, 24, 20fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 410g (0.90 pounds) | 322g (0.71 pounds) |
Dimensions | 125 x 86 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") | 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 pictures | 380 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $800 | $450 |