Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony A6500

Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony A6500, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS70 (20MP) and the A6500 (24MP) is relatively close but the ZS70 (1/2.3") and A6500 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The ZS70 was announced 7 months later than the A6500 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera and the Sony A6500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the ZS70 grades versus the A6500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 & Sony Alpha a6500. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS70 Gallery & Sony A6500 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS70 has physical measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs) and the Sony A6500 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") having a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the ZS70 vs the A6500.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS70 and A6500 is 87 and 81 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The visual below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS70 and A6500.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ZS70 with its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony A6500 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger ZS70 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.