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Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony QX10

Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
34
Overall
39

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony QX10 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Released April 2017
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS60
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS80
Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Announced September 2013
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony QX10 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Panasonic ZS70 and Sony QX10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Lens-style by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS70 (20MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS70 was revealed 3 years after the QX10 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the ZS70 matches up against the QX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Sony QX10

 ZS70 QX10 
AnnouncedApril 2017September 2013More modern by 45 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution1040k0kSharper display (+1040k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Panasonic ZS70

 QX10 ZS70 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS70 and Sony QX10

 ZS70 QX10 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS70 enjoys outer dimensions 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 QX10 has sizing of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the ZS70 vs the QX10.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony QX10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS70 and QX10 is 87 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony QX10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The image here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS70 and QX10.

Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS70 to give greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent ZS70 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony QX10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony QX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography info
Sony QX10 Portrait photography info
54
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
37
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 as a Street photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Street photography camera
76
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
includes focus via touch
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than competition (105 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography details
Sony QX10 Sports photography details
61
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
good battery pack (380 shots)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (220 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography information
Sony QX10 Travel photography information
79
good battery pack (380 per charge)
includes focus via touch
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition (105g)
has touch to focus
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Landscape photography camera
62
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
39
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small ( inches)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS70
Vlogging with Sony QX10
74
rather wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
missing mic port
34
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competition (105 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1440 x 1080 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony QX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS70 and Sony QX10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ90 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Lens-style
Released 2017-04-19 2013-09-04
Physical type Compact Lens-style
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 20 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch -
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off None
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1440 x 1080 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1440x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 322 gr (0.71 pounds) 105 gr (0.23 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 photographs 220 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $450 $250