Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony HX10V
Portability
87 Imaging
47 Features
70 Overall
56
87 Imaging
47 Features
70 Overall
56
Portability
91 Imaging
42 Features
46 Overall
43
91 Imaging
42 Features
46 Overall
43
Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony HX10V Key Specs
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
- Released April 2017
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
- Older Model is Panasonic ZS60
- Newer Model is Panasonic ZS80
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
- Introduced February 2012
- Updated by Sony HX20V
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Following is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic ZS70 versus Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS70 (20MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe ZS70 was released 5 years after the HX10V which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the ZS70 scores vs the HX10V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Sony HX10V
| ZS70 | HX10V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | April 2017 |  | February 2012 | More modern by 63 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 922k | Clearer display (+118k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Panasonic ZS70
| HX10V | ZS70 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic ZS70 and Sony HX10V
| ZS70 | HX10V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display size |
Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS70 provides outside dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs) while the Sony HX10V has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic ZS70 versus Sony HX10V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the ZS70 compared to the HX10V.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS70 and HX10V is 87 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The image below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS70 and HX10V.
Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS70 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern ZS70 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography features
Sony HX10V Portrait photography features
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
good resolution (18MP)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Panasonic ZS70 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Street photography camera
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (234g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Panasonic ZS70 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Sports photography camera
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
long zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography info
Sony HX10V Travel photography info
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lighter than competition (234g)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (400mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography features
Sony HX10V Landscape photography features
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (380 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging features
Sony HX10V Vlogging features
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
missing external mic socket
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (234 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of microphone support
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony HX10V Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V |
| Also called | Lumix DMC-TZ90 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2017-04-19 | 2012-02-28 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Venus Engine | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 49 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 24-400mm (16.7x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 1,166 thousand dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
| Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) | 5.30 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 322 grams (0.71 pounds) | 234 grams (0.52 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| 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 | 320 images |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | 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 feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $450 | $616 |
