Panasonic ZS70 vs Samsung WB700

Here is a extended comparison of the Panasonic ZS70 vs Samsung WB700, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the ZS70 (20MP) and WB700 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS70 was released 6 years later than the WB700 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the ZS70 scores versus the WB700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 and Samsung WB700. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS70 Gallery and Samsung WB700 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS70 provides physical measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs) while the Samsung WB700 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the ZS70 versus the WB700.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS70 and WB700 is 87 and 98 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS70 and WB700.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS70 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent ZS70 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.