Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony H70
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37 Features
46 Overall
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93 Imaging
38 Features
31 Overall
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Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony H70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Revealed April 2012
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ30
- Replaced the Panasonic ZS15
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS25
(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
- Announced January 2011

Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony H70 Overview
On this page, we are evaluating the Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony H70, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS20 (14MP) and the H70 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The ZS20 was revealed 16 months later than the H70 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the ZS20 matches up vs the H70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony H70 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS20 Gallery & Sony H70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Sony H70
ZS20 | H70 | |||
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Announced | April 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 16 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Panasonic ZS20
H70 | ZS20 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS20 and Sony H70
ZS20 | H70 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS20 has got exterior 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 Sony H70 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony H70 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the ZS20 compared to the H70.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS20 and H70 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The visual here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS20 and H70.
As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony H70 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The fresher ZS20 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

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Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony H70 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-TZ30 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-04-26 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.40 m | 3.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max 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 | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 206 grams (0.45 lbs) | 194 grams (0.43 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 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 images | - |
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 shooting | ||
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 |
Price at launch | $349 | $199 |