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Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony HX90V

Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony HX90V Key Specs

Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Revealed April 2017
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS60
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS80
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Launched April 2015
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony HX90V Overview

Let's look closer at the Panasonic ZS70 versus Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS70 (20MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS70 was unveiled 2 years later than the HX90V and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the ZS70 matches up vs the HX90V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Sony HX90V

 ZS70 HX90V 
LaunchedApril 2017April 2015Fresher by 25 months
Display resolution1040k921kSharper display (+119k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Panasonic ZS70

 HX90V ZS70 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS70 and Sony HX90V

 ZS70 HX90V 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS70 comes with physical 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) and the Sony HX90V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic ZS70 versus Sony HX90V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the ZS70 compared to the HX90V.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS70 and HX90V is 87 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS70 and HX90V.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS70 to produce more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer ZS70 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography details
Sony HX90V Portrait photography details
54
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
46
you can focus manually
decent MP (18MP)
has face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Street photography advice
Sony HX90V Street photography advice
76
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
70
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography highlights
Sony HX90V Sports photography highlights
61
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
good battery (360 shots)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Travel photography camera
79
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
boasts focus by touch
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
76
good battery (360 shots)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS70
Landscape photography with Sony HX90V
62
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
53
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
good battery (360 shots)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX90V as a Vlogging camera
74
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have external microphone jack
75
really wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (245g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS70 and Sony HX90V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Also called Lumix DMC-TZ90 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2017-04-19 2015-04-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine Bionz X
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 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dots 638k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.5x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 322 grams (0.71 lbs) 245 grams (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 photographs 360 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots One One
Launch price $450 $440