Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony H70
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony H70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
- Revealed June 2012
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ25
- Later Model is Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Launched January 2011

Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony H70 Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic ZS15 versus Sony H70, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the ZS15 (12MP) and H70 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The ZS15 was released 18 months after the H70 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the ZS15 grades versus the H70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony H70 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS15 Gallery & Sony H70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Sony H70
ZS15 | H70 | |||
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Launched | June 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 18 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Panasonic ZS15
H70 | ZS15 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS15 and Sony H70
ZS15 | H70 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS15 has got exterior dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Sony H70 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
See the Panasonic ZS15 versus Sony H70 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the ZS15 and the H70.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS15 and H70 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS15 and H70.
Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony H70 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger ZS15 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony H70 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-TZ25 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-06-29 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect 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) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.40 m | 3.60 m |
Flash options | 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4 |
Mic 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 | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 208g (0.46 lb) | 194g (0.43 lb) |
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 All around 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 shots | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $279 | $199 |