Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony H70
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony H70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Released July 2011
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ10
- Successor is Panasonic ZS8
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Launched January 2011
Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony H70 Overview
In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony H70, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the ZS7 (12MP) and H70 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe ZS7 was brought out 7 months after the H70 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the ZS7 scores versus the H70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony H70 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS7 Gallery & Sony H70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Sony H70
ZS7 | H70 | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | January 2011 | Newer by 7 months | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Panasonic ZS7
H70 | ZS7 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS7 and Sony H70
ZS7 | H70 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS7 has got external measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony H70 has measurements 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 ZS7 vs Sony H70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the ZS7 against the H70.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS7 and H70 is 91 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The pic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS7 and H70.
To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony H70 to deliver more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent ZS7 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony H70 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-TZ10 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-07-19 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine HD II | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-4.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.30 m | 3.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | AVCHD Lite | MPEG-4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 218g (0.48 pounds) | 194g (0.43 pounds) |
Dimensions | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 model | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $350 | $199 |