Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic ZS70

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic ZS70, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Panasonic. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the S3 (14MP) and ZS70 (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S3 was manufactured 7 years prior to the ZS70 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S3 scores vs the ZS70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic S3 Gallery and Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S3 features physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS70 has measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic ZS70 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the S3 versus the ZS70.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S3 and ZS70 is 96 and 87 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S3 and ZS70.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS70 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older S3 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.