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Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
74
Imaging
59
Features
84
Overall
69
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs

Panasonic GX8
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 487g - 133 x 78 x 63mm
  • Released July 2015
  • Replaced the Panasonic GX7
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase 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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS60
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS80
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Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic GX8 versus Panasonic ZS70, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GX8 (20MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the GX8 (Four Thirds) and ZS70 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The GX8 was launched 21 months prior to the ZS70 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the GX8 scores against the ZS70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX8 over the Panasonic ZS70

 GX8 ZS70 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Panasonic GX8

 ZS70 GX8 
IntroducedApril 2017July 2015More recent by 21 months

Common features in the Panasonic GX8 and Panasonic ZS70

 GX8 ZS70 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display size3"3"Same display size
Display resolution1040k1040kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GX8 comes with external dimensions of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") with a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS70 has proportions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic GX8 versus Panasonic ZS70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the GX8 versus the ZS70.

Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GX8 and ZS70 is 74 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX8 and ZS70.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical MP but not the same sensor measurements. The GX8 offers the larger sensor which will make getting shallower DOF less difficult. The older GX8 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX8 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography factors
75
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW files
54
manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX8 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS70 Street photography details
80
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
environment sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
76
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
includes focus by touch
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX8 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography advice
68
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
low battery power (330 shots)
no phase detect AF
61
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery pack (380 per charge)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX8 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography details
73
environment sealing
boasts focus via touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
low battery power (330 CIPA)
79
great battery pack (380 per charge)
includes focus by touch
decent MP (20MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX8 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography info
76
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
low battery power (330 per charge)
62
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (380 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GX8
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS70
81
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic port
74
rather wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
missing external microphone support
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Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX8 and Panasonic ZS70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-07-16 2017-04-19
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine 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 20 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
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 487 gr (1.07 lbs) 322 gr (0.71 lbs)
Physical dimensions 133 x 78 x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 75 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 806 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 380 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $898 $450