Panasonic ZS70 vs Panasonic ZS8
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Panasonic ZS8 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
- Introduced April 2017
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
- Succeeded the Panasonic ZS60
- Later Model is Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
- Revealed July 2011
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ18
- Replaced the Panasonic ZS7
Panasonic ZS70 vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview
Following is a extended overview of the Panasonic ZS70 and Panasonic ZS8, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are offered by Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the ZS70 (20MP) and ZS8 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe ZS70 was unveiled 5 years after the ZS8 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the ZS70 matches up against the ZS8 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic ZS70 vs Panasonic ZS8 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS70 Gallery & Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Panasonic ZS8
ZS70 | ZS8 | |||
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Revealed | April 2017 | July 2011 | More modern by 71 months | |
Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Panasonic ZS70
ZS8 | ZS70 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS70 and Panasonic ZS8
ZS70 | ZS8 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display sizing |
Panasonic ZS70 vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS70 comes with outer measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS8 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).
Check the Panasonic ZS70 and Panasonic ZS8 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZS70 compared to the ZS8.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS70 and ZS8 is 87 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic ZS70 vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The pic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS70 and ZS8.
To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS70 to render greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent ZS70 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
Panasonic ZS70 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-TZ90 | Lumix DMC-TZ18 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2017-04-19 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,166k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 322g (0.71 pounds) | 210g (0.46 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 shots | 340 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $450 | $275 |