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Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
83
Imaging
51
Features
73
Overall
59
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs

Panasonic LX100
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 393g - 115 x 66 x 55mm
  • Released September 2014
  • Newer Model is Panasonic LX100 II
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump 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
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS80
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Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic LX100 and Panasonic ZS70, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the LX100 (13MP) and ZS70 (20MP) and the LX100 (Four Thirds) and ZS70 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The LX100 was released 3 years earlier than the ZS70 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the LX100 scores against the ZS70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 over the Panasonic ZS70

 LX100 ZS70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Panasonic LX100

 ZS70 LX100 
AnnouncedApril 2017September 2014Newer by 31 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k921kSharper screen (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic LX100 and Panasonic ZS70

 LX100 ZS70 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing

Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LX100 comes with physical measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") along with a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS70 has measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic LX100 and Panasonic ZS70 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the LX100 compared to the ZS70.

Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the LX100 and ZS70 is 83 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The image here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the LX100 and ZS70.

To sum up, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The LX100 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic ZS70 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged LX100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX100 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography features
70
has manual focus
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
54
manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX100 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS70 Street photography features
76
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
provides touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
76
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
features touch focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic LX100
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS70
67
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
lacks phase detect autofocus
61
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
great battery life (380 CIPA)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX100 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Travel photography camera
75
provides touch focus
resolution is good (13MP)
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
79
great battery life (380 CIPA)
features touch focus
MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic LX100
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS70
73
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
62
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (380 shots)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX100 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Vlogging camera
35
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone support
74
really wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no microphone support
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Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX100 and Panasonic ZS70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-09-15 2017-04-19
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 20MP
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 4112 x 3088 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-75mm (3.1x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.7-2.8 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,764 thousand dots 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 11.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 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
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 393 gr (0.87 lb) 322 gr (0.71 lb)
Physical dimensions 115 x 66 x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 67 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 553 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos 380 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $800 $450