Panasonic ZS70 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic ZS70 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, 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 4G (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS70 was brought out 4 years after the Galaxy Camera 4G which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the ZS70 matches up against the Galaxy Camera 4G with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS70 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS70 has physical measurements 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 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Check the Panasonic ZS70 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the ZS70 against the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ZS70 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 87 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The pic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS70 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic ZS70 to provide more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher ZS70 should have a benefit in sensor tech.