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Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony HX10V

Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony HX10V Key Specs

Panasonic ZS70
(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)
  • 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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Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony HX10V Overview

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").

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The 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 
IntroducedApril 2017February 2012More modern by 63 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k922kClearer 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 sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS70 and HX10V is 87 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography features
Sony HX10V Portrait photography features
54
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
38
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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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Street photography camera
76
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
62
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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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Sports photography camera
61
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
49
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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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography info
Sony HX10V Travel photography info
79
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)
69
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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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography features
Sony HX10V Landscape photography features
62
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")
45
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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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging features
Sony HX10V Vlogging features
74
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
34
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

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS70 and Sony HX10V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70Sony 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