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Panasonic ZS70 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Panasonic ZS70 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Revealed April 2017
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS60
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS80
Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Launched October 2010
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Panasonic ZS70 and Ricoh G700SE, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the ZS70 (20MP) and G700SE (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS70 was manufactured 6 years later than the G700SE and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the ZS70 scores vs the G700SE when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Ricoh G700SE

 ZS70 G700SE 
LaunchedApril 2017October 2010Fresher by 80 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k920kClearer display (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Panasonic ZS70

 G700SE ZS70 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS70 and Ricoh G700SE

 ZS70 G700SE 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size

Panasonic ZS70 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS70 features outside dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs) while the Ricoh G700SE has specifications of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS70 and Ricoh G700SE in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the ZS70 compared to the G700SE.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ZS70 and G700SE is 87 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS70 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS70 and G700SE.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS70 to offer more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher ZS70 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS70 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS70 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography details
Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography details
54
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
29
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Street photography camera
76
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
provides touch to focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
51
environment sealing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition (307 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Sports photography camera
61
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
good battery pack (380 shots)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
25
environment sealing
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography information
Ricoh G700SE Travel photography information
79
good battery pack (380 shots)
provides touch to focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
59
environment sealing
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
heavier than competition (307g)
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS70
Landscape photography with Ricoh G700SE
62
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (380 shots)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
40
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
environment sealing
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging advice
Ricoh G700SE Vlogging advice
74
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
missing external mic jack
23
decently wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic jack
heavier than competition (307g)
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS70 and Ricoh G700SE
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 Ricoh G700SE
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-TZ90 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2017-04-19 2010-10-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 322 gr (0.71 lbs) 307 gr (0.68 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 380 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - DB-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $450 $0