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Panasonic ZS70 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
87
Imaging
46
Features
70
Overall
55
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Panasonic ZS70 vs Samsung SL102 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
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS60
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS80
Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Additionally Known as ES55
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic ZS70 versus Samsung SL102, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the ZS70 (20MP) and SL102 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS70 was introduced 8 years later than the SL102 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the ZS70 scores versus the SL102 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Samsung SL102

 ZS70 SL102 
IntroducedApril 2017January 2009More recent by 101 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Panasonic ZS70

 SL102 ZS70 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS70 and Samsung SL102

 ZS70 SL102 

Panasonic ZS70 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS70 provides physical measurements 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 SL102 has proportions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the ZS70 against the SL102.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS70 and SL102 is 87 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS70 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS70 and SL102.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic ZS70 to give you extra detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger ZS70 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS70 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS70 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography factors
Samsung SL102 Portrait photography factors
54
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
25
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Street photography details
Samsung SL102 Street photography details
76
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
supports touch to focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
55
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography features
Samsung SL102 Sports photography features
60
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
great battery power (380 per charge)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography highlights
Samsung SL102 Travel photography highlights
79
great battery power (380 CIPA)
supports touch to focus
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
62
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography information
Samsung SL102 Landscape photography information
62
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (380 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
27
good max aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging highlights
Samsung SL102 Vlogging highlights
74
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no external microphone support
30
good max aperture (f)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS70 and Samsung SL102
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70Samsung SL102
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 Samsung SL102
Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ90 ES55
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2017-04-19 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.5"
Display resolution 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 322 gr (0.71 lb) 116 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $450 $130