Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony WX70

Following is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony WX70, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the ZS1 (10MP) and WX70 (16MP) and the ZS1 (1/2.5") and WX70 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The ZS1 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the WX70 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the ZS1 matches up versus the WX70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS1 Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS1 has got outside dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony WX70 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check the Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony WX70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the ZS1 and the WX70.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS1 and WX70 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Often, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The image below may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS1 and WX70.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ZS1 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony WX70 will give more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged ZS1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.