Panasonic ZS70 vs Sigma Quattro

Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic ZS70 versus Sigma Quattro, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sigma. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the ZS70 (20MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the ZS70 (1/2.3") and Quattro (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The ZS70 was introduced 15 months later than the Quattro which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the ZS70 grades against the Quattro in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 & Sigma sd Quattro. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS70 Gallery & Sigma Quattro Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS70 enjoys external dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs) and the Sigma Quattro has sizing of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the ZS70 vs the Quattro.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS70 and Quattro is 87 and 63 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The photograph here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS70 and Quattro.

All in all, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ZS70 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Sigma Quattro will deliver more detail using its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger ZS70 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.