Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony QX10
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony QX10 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony QX10 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS70 Gallery & Sony QX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Sony QX10
ZS70 | QX10 | |||
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Announced | April 2017 | September 2013 | More modern by 45 months | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | " | Larger display (+3") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 0k | Sharper display (+1040k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Panasonic ZS70
QX10 | ZS70 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS70 and Sony QX10
ZS70 | QX10 | |||
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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).
See the Panasonic ZS70 and Sony QX10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS70 and QX10 is 87 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony QX10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 | |
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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 |