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Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony HX50V

Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
45
Features
57
Overall
49

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony HX50V 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
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS60
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS80
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Replaced the Sony HX30V
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony HX50V Overview

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic ZS70 and Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS70 (20MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS70 was launched 4 years after the HX50V which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the ZS70 grades versus the HX50V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Sony HX50V

 ZS70 HX50V 
RevealedApril 2017April 2013More modern by 49 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k921kSharper display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Panasonic ZS70

 HX50V ZS70 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS70 and Sony HX50V

 ZS70 HX50V 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurements

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS70 has exterior measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs) and the Sony HX50V has proportions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic ZS70 and Sony HX50V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the ZS70 versus the HX50V.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS70 and HX50V is 87 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The picture below might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS70 and HX50V.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos though you have to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent ZS70 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography details
Sony HX50V Portrait photography details
54
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
51
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Street photography features
Sony HX50V Street photography features
76
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus via touch
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (272g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Sports photography camera
61
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
58
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
good battery pack (400 shots)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography factors
Sony HX50V Travel photography factors
79
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
includes focus via touch
good MP (20MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
good battery pack (400 shots)
lighter than others (272g)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography information
Sony HX50V Landscape photography information
62
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
54
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good battery pack (400 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging information
Sony HX50V Vlogging information
74
decently wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have mic jack
34
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (272g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of mic port
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS70 and Sony HX50V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ90 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2017-04-19 2013-04-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 2920
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 322g (0.71 lb) 272g (0.60 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 400 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $450 $439