Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony NEX-5R

Let's look more in depth at the Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony NEX-5R, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the ZS70 (20MP) and NEX-5R (16MP) and the ZS70 (1/2.3") and NEX-5R (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The ZS70 was announced 4 years later than the NEX-5R and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the ZS70 grades vs the NEX-5R when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 and Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS70 Gallery and Sony NEX-5R Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS70 enjoys exterior 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 Sony NEX-5R has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the ZS70 compared to the NEX-5R.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS70 and NEX-5R is 87 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The graphic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS70 and NEX-5R.

To sum up, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ZS70 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic ZS70 will produce more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent ZS70 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.