Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic ZS70

On this page, we are matching up the Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic ZS70, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Panasonic. The resolution of the SZ3 (16MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ3 was announced 5 years earlier than the ZS70 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SZ3 matches up vs the ZS70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ3 Gallery & Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic SZ3 features outer dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS70 has dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SZ3 against the ZS70.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ3 and ZS70 is 96 and 87 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ3 and ZS70.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS70 to offer more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The older SZ3 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.