Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic ZS70

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GX8 Gallery and Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.