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Panasonic ZS100 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
65
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Panasonic ZS100 vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-250mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 312g - 111 x 65 x 44mm
  • Released January 2016
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ100
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS200
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost 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
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS60
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS80
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Panasonic ZS100 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Panasonic ZS100 and Panasonic ZS70, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Panasonic. The resolution of the ZS100 (20MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the ZS100 (1") and ZS70 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS100 was released 15 months before the ZS70 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the ZS100 matches up vs the ZS70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Panasonic ZS70

 ZS100 ZS70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Panasonic ZS100

 ZS70 ZS100 
ReleasedApril 2017January 2016Fresher by 15 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic ZS100 and Panasonic ZS70

 ZS100 ZS70 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution1040k1040kEqual screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic ZS100 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS100 features physical dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS70 has specifications of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the ZS100 compared to the ZS70.

Panasonic ZS100 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS100 and ZS70 is 87 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic ZS100 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS100 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The graphic here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS100 and ZS70.

All in all, the two cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The ZS100 has got the bigger sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field easier. The older ZS100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS100 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS100 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS100 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography info
64
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
54
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS70 Street photography information
78
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (312g)
screen is fixed
76
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS100
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS70
67
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
offers tracking autofocus
has no phase detect autofocus
61
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
has tracking focus
great battery power (380 shots)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography details
75
lighter than competitors in class (312g)
comes with touch to focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
79
great battery power (380 shots)
includes touch to focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS100
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS70
68
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (380 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS100
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS70
35
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (312g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
74
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of mic jack
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Panasonic ZS100 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS100 and Panasonic ZS70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-TZ100 Lumix DMC-TZ90
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2016-01-05 2017-04-19
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine Venus Engine
Sensor type MOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest boosted ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dot 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 9.9 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.00 m (at Auto ISO) 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 @ 60p/60i/30p/24p, 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 312 gr (0.69 pounds) 322 gr (0.71 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 70 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 559 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 380 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $700 $450