Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony H70

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony H70, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the ZS5 (12MP) and H70 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS5 was released 6 months prior to the H70 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the ZS5 scores versus the H70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS5 Gallery & Sony H70 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS5 comes with outer dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony H70 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the ZS5 and the H70.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ZS5 and H70 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS5 and H70.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony H70 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively.