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Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony H70

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
31
Overall
35

Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony H70 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS50
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS45
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS60
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
  • Released January 2011
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Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony H70 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic ZS50 versus Sony H70, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the ZS50 (12MP) and H70 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS50 was announced 4 years after the H70 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the ZS50 matches up against the H70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Sony H70

 ZS50 H70 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2011Newer by 49 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Panasonic ZS50

 H70 ZS50 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS50 and Sony H70

 ZS50 H70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS50 comes with exterior dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony H70 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS50 versus Sony H70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the ZS50 and the H70.

Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony H70 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS50 and H70 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS50 and H70.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony H70 to deliver extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more modern ZS50 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS50 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H70 as a Portrait photography camera
42
focusing manually
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
29
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS50
Street photography with Sony H70
68
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (243g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS50
Sports photography with Sony H70
43
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS50 Travel photography info
Sony H70 Travel photography info
66
lighter than competition (243 grams)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
67
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS50 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H70 as a Landscape photography camera
51
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
42
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS50 Vlogging factors
Sony H70 Vlogging factors
34
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (243g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
29
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS50 and Sony H70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Also called Lumix DMC-TZ70 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2015-01-06 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
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 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.40 m 3.60 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 243 gr (0.54 lb) 194 gr (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 44 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 138 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures -
Battery type 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 type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $350 $199