Panasonic ZS70 vs Samsung NX300

Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic ZS70 and Samsung NX300, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the ZS70 (20MP) and the NX300 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the ZS70 (1/2.3") and NX300 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The ZS70 was launched 3 years after the NX300 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the ZS70 grades vs the NX300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 and Samsung NX300. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS70 Gallery and Samsung NX300 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS70 features outside dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs) and the Samsung NX300 has specifications of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic ZS70 and Samsung NX300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the ZS70 and the NX300.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS70 and NX300 is 87 and 86 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The image underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS70 and NX300.

To sum up, the two cameras provide the same megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The ZS70 offers the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF more challenging. The more recent ZS70 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.