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Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony H70

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony H70 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Sony H70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony H70 Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony H70, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS10 (14MP) and the H70 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS10 was brought out very close to the H70 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the ZS10 scores against the H70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Sony H70

 ZS10 H70 
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Panasonic ZS10

 H70 ZS10 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS10 and Sony H70

 ZS10 H70 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2011Same age
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS10 has outside measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony H70 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony H70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the ZS10 vs the H70.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony H70 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS10 and H70 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The image below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS10 and H70.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony H70 to provide extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography factors
Sony H70 Portrait photography factors
30
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 as a Street photography camera
Sony H70 as a Street photography camera
65
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (219g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Sports photography info
Sony H70 Sports photography info
47
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (260 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Travel photography factors
Sony H70 Travel photography factors
67
lighter than competitors in class (219g)
supports focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery (260 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
67
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H70 as a Landscape photography camera
42
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery (260 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
43
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Vlogging information
Sony H70 Vlogging information
34
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (219 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing external mic socket
29
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS10 and Sony H70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-25 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 219 grams (0.48 lbs) 194 grams (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $350 $199