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Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs

Panasonic S3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2011
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand 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
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS60
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS80
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Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Panasonic ZS70

 S3 ZS70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Panasonic S3

 ZS70 S3 
LaunchedApril 2017January 2011Fresher by 76 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic S3 and Panasonic ZS70

 S3 ZS70 

Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

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

Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S3 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography factors
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
54
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S3 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS70 Street photography advice
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
76
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S3 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography advice
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
61
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery pack (380 per charge)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S3 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than competition (117 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
79
good battery pack (380 per charge)
includes focus by touch
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S3 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography features
38
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
62
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S3 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging features
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
74
quite wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S3 and Panasonic ZS70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2017-04-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 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 MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 117 gr (0.26 lb) 322 gr (0.71 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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 250 photographs 380 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $110 $450