Panasonic ZS70 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Below, we will be matching up the Panasonic ZS70 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the ZS70 (20MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

The ZS70 was revealed 3 years later than the Galaxy Camera 2 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the ZS70 matches up against the Galaxy Camera 2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS70 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS70 features outer dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has specifications of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS70 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the ZS70 against the Galaxy Camera 2.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS70 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 87 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS70 and Galaxy Camera 2.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic ZS70 to give you greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger ZS70 should have an edge in sensor technology.