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Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
35
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs

Panasonic LZ40
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic LZ30
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
  • Revealed April 2017
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS60
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS80
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic LZ40 and Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the LZ40 (20MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The LZ40 was unveiled 4 years prior to the ZS70 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the LZ40 scores vs the ZS70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Panasonic ZS70

 LZ40 ZS70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Panasonic LZ40

 ZS70 LZ40 
RevealedApril 2017January 2014Newer by 39 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic LZ40 and Panasonic ZS70

 LZ40 ZS70 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LZ40 has got external dimensions of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst 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).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the LZ40 and the ZS70.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the LZ40 and ZS70 is 67 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The picture here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LZ40 and ZS70.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of images although you will want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged LZ40 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography highlights
40
decent MP (20MP)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
54
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Street photography camera
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition (524g)
76
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography highlights
47
amazing zoom range (22-924mm 42.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
61
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has tracking focus
better than average battery (380 per charge)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography advice
55
decent MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (22mm)
great zoom (924mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (524g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
79
better than average battery (380 per charge)
boasts touch focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography advice
44
pretty wide (22mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
62
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging highlights
27
pretty wide (22mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
does have microphone jack
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
more heavy than competition (524g)
74
rather wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
missing microphone port
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LZ40 and Panasonic ZS70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-06 2017-04-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 22-924mm (42.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.80 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 524 grams (1.16 lb) 322 grams (0.71 lb)
Dimensions 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 320 shots 380 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $219 $450