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Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony HX200V

Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony HX200V Key Specs

Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump 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
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS60
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS80
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Revealed May 2012
  • Earlier Model is Sony HX100V
  • Successor is Sony HX300
Photography Glossary

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony HX200V Overview

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic ZS70 versus Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS70 (20MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS70 was introduced 5 years later than the HX200V and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the ZS70 matches up vs the HX200V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Sony HX200V

 ZS70 HX200V 
RevealedApril 2017May 2012More recent by 61 months
Screen resolution1040k922kCrisper screen (+118k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Panasonic ZS70

 HX200V ZS70 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS70 and Sony HX200V

 ZS70 HX200V 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS70 enjoys 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 HX200V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZS70 versus Sony HX200V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the ZS70 vs the HX200V.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS70 and HX200V is 87 and 66 respectively.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS70 and HX200V.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic ZS70 to offer greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern ZS70 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX200V Portrait photography highlights
54
has manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
45
focusing manually
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Street photography information
Sony HX200V Street photography information
76
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
offers focus by touch
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
51
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition (583g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Sports photography camera
61
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
supports tracking focus
good battery life (380 per charge)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
56
amazing zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
provides tracking focus
great battery (450 CIPA)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Travel photography camera
79
good battery life (380 shots)
offers focus by touch
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
57
great battery (450 shots)
MP count decent (18MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
great zoom (810mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (583g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography features
Sony HX200V Landscape photography features
62
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (380 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
50
focusing manually
reasonably wide (27mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
great battery (450 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging info
Sony HX200V Vlogging info
74
rather wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no microphone port
27
reasonably wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competition (583g)
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS70 and Sony HX200V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-TZ90 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2017-04-19 2012-05-11
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 20MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) 12.40 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure 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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 322 gr (0.71 lbs) 583 gr (1.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 shots 450 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $450 $480