Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony HX99

The following is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS70 (20MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is fairly close but the ZS70 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) possess totally different sensor size.

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The ZS70 was launched 16 months before the HX99 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the ZS70 scores versus the HX99 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS70 Gallery & Sony HX99 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS70 enjoys outside dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs) while the Sony HX99 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the ZS70 compared to the HX99.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS70 and HX99 is 87 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The picture here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS70 and HX99.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ZS70 due to its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic ZS70 will render greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged ZS70 will be behind in sensor technology.