Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony NEX-5N

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic ZS70 versus Sony NEX-5N, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the ZS70 (20MP) and NEX-5N (16MP) and the ZS70 (1/2.3") and NEX-5N (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The ZS70 was introduced 5 years later than the NEX-5N and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the ZS70 scores vs the NEX-5N for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 and Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS70 Gallery and Sony NEX-5N Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS70 comes with external measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5N has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic ZS70 versus Sony NEX-5N in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the ZS70 vs the NEX-5N.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS70 and NEX-5N is 87 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS70 and NEX-5N.

Plainly, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ZS70 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Panasonic ZS70 will resolve greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher ZS70 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.