Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony NEX-F3

Here is a extended comparison of the Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony NEX-F3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the ZS70 (20MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) and the ZS70 (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The ZS70 was unveiled 4 years later than the NEX-F3 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the ZS70 grades versus the NEX-F3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 and Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS70 Gallery and Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. 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 Sony NEX-F3 has measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the ZS70 and the NEX-F3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS70 and NEX-F3 is 87 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS70 and NEX-F3.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ZS70 having a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Panasonic ZS70 will deliver extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The newer ZS70 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.