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Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony H70

Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony H70 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Launched April 2017
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS60
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS80
Sony H70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony H70 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony H70, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the ZS70 (20MP) and H70 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS70 was unveiled 6 years after the H70 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the ZS70 grades against the H70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Sony H70

 ZS70 H70 
RevealedApril 2017January 2011More modern by 77 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Panasonic ZS70

 H70 ZS70 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS70 and Sony H70

 ZS70 H70 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS70 enjoys outside dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs) whilst the Sony H70 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony H70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the ZS70 versus the H70.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony H70 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS70 and H70 is 87 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS70 and H70.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS70 to resolve extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more recent ZS70 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H70 as a Portrait photography camera
54
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS70
Street photography with Sony H70
76
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
provides touch to focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography factors
Sony H70 Sports photography factors
61
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
36
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography features
Sony H70 Travel photography features
79
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
provides touch to focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS70
Landscape photography with Sony H70
62
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (380 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging highlights
Sony H70 Vlogging highlights
74
relatively wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of external microphone support
29
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS70 and Sony H70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ90 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2017-04-19 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) 3.60 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 322 grams (0.71 lb) 194 grams (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $450 $199