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Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs

Panasonic G95
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 536g - 130 x 94 x 77mm
  • Announced April 2019
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-G90
  • Succeeded the Panasonic G85
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Launched April 2017
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS60
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS80
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Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic ZS70, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the G95 (20.3MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is very close but the G95 (Four Thirds) and ZS70 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The G95 was introduced 24 months later than the ZS70 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the G95 matches up versus the ZS70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Panasonic ZS70

 G95 ZS70 
LaunchedApril 2019April 2017More recent by 24 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1240k1040kSharper display (+200k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Panasonic G95

 ZS70 G95 

Common features in the Panasonic G95 and Panasonic ZS70

 G95 ZS70 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic G95 has outside measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") and a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS70 has specifications of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic ZS70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the G95 and the ZS70.

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the G95 and ZS70 is 67 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The graphic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G95 and ZS70.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G95 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Panasonic G95 will render more detail using its extra 0.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher G95 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G95 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography information
77
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20.3 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW files
54
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G95 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS70 Street photography factors
78
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
boasts touch focus
weather proof
good ISO range (25,600)
76
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus via touch
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G95 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography factors
68
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20.3MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
terrible battery power (290 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
61
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
has tracking focus
better than average battery life (380 shots)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G95 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography advice
73
weather proof
has bluetooth
boasts touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (20.3 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery power (290 shots)
79
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
offers focus via touch
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G95 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography advice
76
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20.3MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proof
terrible battery power (290 per charge)
62
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (380 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G95 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging highlights
79
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone jack
74
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
missing mic port
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Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G95 and Panasonic ZS70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-G90 Lumix DMC-TZ90
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2019-04-05 2017-04-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine 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 20.3 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,240k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 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 speed 9.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.40 m (at ISO 100) 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 536g (1.18 lb) 322g (0.71 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 290 shots 380 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $998 $450