Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony A6300

Here is a extended review of the Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony A6300, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS70 (20MP) and the A6300 (24MP) is pretty similar but the ZS70 (1/2.3") and A6300 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The ZS70 was unveiled 15 months later than the A6300 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera and the Sony A6300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the ZS70 grades vs the A6300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 & Sony Alpha a6300. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS70 Gallery & Sony A6300 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS70 enjoys exterior 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) whilst the Sony A6300 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the ZS70 and the A6300.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS70 and A6300 is 87 and 83 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS70 and A6300.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ZS70 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A6300 will offer more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern ZS70 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.