Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic ZS70
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Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
- Launched July 2012
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
- Released April 2017
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ90
- Succeeded the Panasonic ZS60
- Renewed by Panasonic ZS80
Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic ZS70, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SZ5 (14MP) and ZS70 (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe SZ5 was launched 5 years prior to the ZS70 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SZ5 scores against the ZS70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic ZS70 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic SZ5 Gallery & Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Panasonic ZS70
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Panasonic SZ5
ZS70 | SZ5 | |||
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Released | April 2017 | July 2012 | More recent by 57 months | |
Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ5 and Panasonic ZS70
SZ5 | ZS70 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display sizing |
Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic SZ5 offers outer measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS70 has specifications of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).
Check the Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic ZS70 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SZ5 vs the ZS70.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ5 and ZS70 is 95 and 87 respectively.
Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The photograph here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ5 and ZS70.
Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS70 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The older SZ5 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ90 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-07-18 | 2017-04-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 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 Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT Screen LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,166k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m | 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 136 gr (0.30 lbs) | 322 gr (0.71 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" 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 shots | 380 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $195 | $450 |