Panasonic ZS70 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic ZS70 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the ZS70 (20MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS70 was brought out 4 years after the Galaxy Camera which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the ZS70 scores versus the Galaxy Camera in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 and Samsung Galaxy Camera. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS70 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS70 has physical dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the ZS70 vs the Galaxy Camera.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS70 and Galaxy Camera is 87 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS70 and Galaxy Camera.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic ZS70 to render greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher ZS70 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.