Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS70

In this article, we will be looking at the Panasonic SZ10 and Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the SZ10 (16MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ10 was manufactured 3 years prior to the ZS70 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SZ10 grades against the ZS70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ10 Gallery & Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic SZ10 offers outside measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS70 has specifications of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic SZ10 and Panasonic ZS70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SZ10 against the ZS70.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ10 and ZS70 is 93 and 87 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The visual below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ10 and ZS70.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic ZS70 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older SZ10 will be behind in sensor technology.