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Panasonic ZS70 vs Samsung NX210

Portability
87
Imaging
46
Features
70
Overall
55
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
 
Samsung NX210 front
Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59

Panasonic ZS70 vs Samsung NX210 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand 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
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS60
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS80
Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Superseded the Samsung NX200
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX300
Photography Glossary

Panasonic ZS70 vs Samsung NX210 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic ZS70 versus Samsung NX210, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the ZS70 (20MP) and the NX210 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the ZS70 (1/2.3") and NX210 (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The ZS70 was revealed 4 years after the NX210 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the ZS70 scores against the NX210 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Samsung NX210

 ZS70 NX210 
IntroducedApril 2017August 2012More modern by 57 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k614kSharper screen (+426k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Panasonic ZS70

 NX210 ZS70 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS70 and Samsung NX210

 ZS70 NX210 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions

Panasonic ZS70 vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS70 offers external 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 Samsung NX210 has dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS70 versus Samsung NX210 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ZS70 vs the NX210.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Samsung NX210 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS70 and NX210 is 87 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Samsung NX210 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS70 vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The picture here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS70 and NX210.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The ZS70 has the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder. The more modern ZS70 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Samsung NX210 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS70 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS70 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography information
Samsung NX210 Portrait photography information
54
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW files
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
76
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Street photography features
Samsung NX210 Street photography features
76
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
offers focus via touch
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
73
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS70
Sports photography with Samsung NX210
60
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery (380 CIPA)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
55
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX210 Travel photography highlights
79
good battery (380 per charge)
offers focus via touch
good resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than average in class (222g)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography details
Samsung NX210 Landscape photography details
62
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
saves RAW files
good battery (380 CIPA)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
70
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX210 as a Vlogging camera
74
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have external microphone port
34
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (222g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone port
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Samsung NX210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS70 and Samsung NX210
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70Samsung NX210
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 Samsung NX210
Also called as Lumix DMC-TZ90 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2017-04-19 2012-08-14
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 15
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.4 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 322g (0.71 lb) 222g (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 71
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 719
Other
Battery life 380 photos 330 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $450 $625