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Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
38
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs

Panasonic L1
(Full Review)
  • 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 606g - 146 x 87 x 77mm
  • Introduced April 2007
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Announced April 2017
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS60
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS80
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Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic L1 versus Panasonic ZS70, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the L1 (7MP) and ZS70 (20MP) and the L1 (Four Thirds) and ZS70 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The L1 was released 11 years prior to the ZS70 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the L1 grades vs the ZS70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic L1 over the Panasonic ZS70

 L1 ZS70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Panasonic L1

 ZS70 L1 
AnnouncedApril 2017April 2007Newer by 122 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k207kCrisper screen (+833k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic L1 and Panasonic ZS70

 L1 ZS70 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic L1 provides outside dimensions of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS70 has measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Check the Panasonic L1 versus Panasonic ZS70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the L1 versus the ZS70.

Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the L1 and ZS70 is 65 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The picture here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the L1 and ZS70.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The L1 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic ZS70 will render more detail as a result of its extra 13MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged L1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic L1 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography features
54
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
low megapixels (7MP)
54
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic L1 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS70 Street photography info
58
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (606g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
76
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
has touch focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic L1 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Sports photography camera
40
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (7MP)
61
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
great battery life (380 per charge)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic L1 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography advice
50
lighter than competition in class (606 grams)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (7MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
79
great battery life (380 CIPA)
has touch focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic L1 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography advice
47
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5")
no image stabilization
low megapixels (7 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
62
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (380 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic L1 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging highlights
9
no video
74
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of microphone socket
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Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic L1 and Panasonic ZS70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2007-04-11 2017-04-19
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 7 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3136 x 2352 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 3 49
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Total lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 207k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 13.00 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution None 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 606g (1.34 lb) 322g (0.71 lb)
Physical dimensions 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" 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 - 380 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $1,500 $450