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Panasonic ZS70 vs Panasonic ZS8

Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Panasonic ZS70 vs Panasonic ZS8 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS70
(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
Panasonic ZS8
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Panasonic ZS8

 ZS70 ZS8 
RevealedApril 2017July 2011More modern by 71 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Panasonic ZS70

 ZS8 ZS70 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS70 and Panasonic ZS8

 ZS70 ZS8 
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Panasonic ZS8 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS70 and ZS8 is 87 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Panasonic ZS8 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS70 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS70 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS8 as a Portrait photography camera
54
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
30
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS8 Street photography info
76
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
supports focus via touch
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (210g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS8 Sports photography advice
61
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery pack (380 shots)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
47
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS8 Travel photography info
79
good battery pack (380 shots)
supports focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition (210 grams)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS8 Landscape photography highlights
62
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS8 Vlogging advice
74
rather wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no external mic port
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (210 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS70 and Panasonic ZS8
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
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