Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony HX20V

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Panasonic ZS70 and Sony HX20V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS70 (20MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS70 was revealed 4 years after the HX20V which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the ZS70 grades vs the HX20V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The full galleries are available at Panasonic ZS70 Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS70 offers external dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs) and the Sony HX20V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the ZS70 versus the HX20V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS70 and HX20V is 87 and 90 respectively.

Typically, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS70 and HX20V.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic ZS70 to give you extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger ZS70 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.