Panasonic ZS50 vs Panasonic ZS70

In this article, we will be analyzing the Panasonic ZS50 and Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are produced by Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the ZS50 (12MP) and ZS70 (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS50 was brought out 3 years prior to the ZS70 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the ZS50 scores versus the ZS70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS50 Gallery and Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS50 provides exterior dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS70 has specifications of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the ZS50 against the ZS70.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ZS50 and ZS70 is 90 and 87 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The pic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS50 and ZS70.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic ZS70 to show greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged ZS50 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.