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Panasonic ZS40 vs Sony WX70

Portability
90
Imaging
43
Features
58
Overall
49
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Panasonic ZS40 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS40
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ60
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS35
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS45
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Panasonic ZS40 vs Sony WX70 Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic ZS40 versus Sony WX70, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS40 (18MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS40 was brought out 24 months later than the WX70 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the ZS40 matches up against the WX70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Sony WX70

 ZS40 WX70 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2012More recent by 24 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Panasonic ZS40

 WX70 ZS40 
Display resolution922k920kCrisper display (+2k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic ZS40 and Sony WX70

 ZS40 WX70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic ZS40 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS40 offers physical dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) whilst the Sony WX70 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS40 versus Sony WX70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the ZS40 versus the WX70.

Panasonic ZS40 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS40 and WX70 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic ZS40 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS40 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The visual below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS40 and WX70.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS40 to provide more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer ZS40 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS40 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS40 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS40 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS40 Portrait photography features
Sony WX70 Portrait photography features
52
you can focus manually
decent MP (18MP)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS40 Street photography features
Sony WX70 Street photography features
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others in class (240 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (114 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS40 Sports photography advice
Sony WX70 Sports photography advice
54
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS40 Travel photography information
Sony WX70 Travel photography information
69
lighter than others in class (240g)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
provides touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS40 Landscape photography info
Sony WX70 Landscape photography info
56
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS40 Vlogging information
Sony WX70 Vlogging information
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (240 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic port
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (114 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
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Panasonic ZS40 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS40 and Sony WX70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ60 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-01-06 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD with AR coating XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.40 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
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 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 240 gr (0.53 pounds) 114 gr (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 300 shots 240 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
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 One One
Launch cost $450 $242