Panasonic ZS20 vs Panasonic ZS70

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic ZS20 versus Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both designed by Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the ZS20 (14MP) and ZS70 (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS20 was released 6 years prior to the ZS70 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the ZS20 grades versus the ZS70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS20 Gallery and Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS20 enjoys external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS70 has specifications of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS20 versus Panasonic ZS70 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the ZS20 compared to the ZS70.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS20 and ZS70 is 92 and 87 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The pic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS20 and ZS70.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic ZS70 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ZS20 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.