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Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony H70

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
31
Overall
35

Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony H70 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS20
(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
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
  • Announced January 2011
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Sony H70

 ZS20 H70 
AnnouncedApril 2012January 2011More recent by 16 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Panasonic ZS20

 H70 ZS20 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS20 and Sony H70

 ZS20 H70 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony H70 size comparison

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

Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H70 as a Portrait photography camera
30
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
29
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Street photography info
Sony H70 Street photography info
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (206 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Sports photography factors
Sony H70 Sports photography factors
47
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (260 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZS20
Travel photography with Sony H70
68
lighter than competitors in class (206g)
provides focus by touch
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery power (260 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H70 as a Landscape photography camera
42
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery power (260 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
42
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H70 as a Vlogging camera
34
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (206 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
29
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
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Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS20 and Sony H70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
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