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Panasonic GX850 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
90
Imaging
55
Features
70
Overall
61
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Panasonic GX850 vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs

Panasonic GX850
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 269g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Announced January 2017
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Launched April 2017
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS60
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS80
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Panasonic GX850 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic GX850 versus Panasonic ZS70, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GX850 (16MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is relatively similar but the GX850 (Four Thirds) and ZS70 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The GX850 was announced 3 months prior to the ZS70 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the GX850 matches up vs the ZS70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Panasonic ZS70

 GX850 ZS70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Panasonic GX850

 ZS70 GX850 

Common features in the Panasonic GX850 and Panasonic ZS70

 GX850 ZS70 
LaunchedJanuary 2017April 2017Similar generation
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Screen resolution1040k1040kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic GX850 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic GX850 features outer dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS70 has sizing of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic GX850 versus Panasonic ZS70 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the GX850 against the ZS70.

Panasonic GX850 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX850 and ZS70 is 90 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic GX850 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX850 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The graphic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GX850 and ZS70.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GX850 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic ZS70 will offer you greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively.

Panasonic GX850 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX850 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX850 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX850 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography information
66
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
54
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX850 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS70 Street photography information
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
provides touch focus
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
76
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX850 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Sports photography camera
52
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500 seconds)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (210 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
61
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (380 shots)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX850 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography details
79
provides touch focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery life (210 shots)
79
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
provides touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX850 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography details
71
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (210 shots)
62
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX850 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Vlogging camera
73
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external mic jack
74
rather wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have external mic jack
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Panasonic GX850 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX850 and Panasonic ZS70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9 Lumix DMC-TZ90
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2017-01-04 2017-04-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4592 x 3448 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 20 Mbps, MP4, H.264 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269 grams (0.59 lb) 322 grams (0.71 lb)
Physical dimensions 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 586 not tested
Other
Battery life 210 shots 380 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2, 10 sec, 3 images/10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media microSD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $548 $450