Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony QX100

Let's look a bit more closely at the Panasonic ZS70 and Sony QX100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Lens-style by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS70 (20MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is relatively similar but the ZS70 (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") posses different sensor measurements.

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The ZS70 was announced 3 years later than the QX100 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the ZS70 scores vs the QX100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS70 Gallery & Sony QX100 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS70 offers exterior dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs) whilst the Sony QX100 has sizing of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS70 and Sony QX100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the ZS70 versus the QX100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS70 and QX100 is 87 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS70 and QX100.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The ZS70 comes with the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult. The newer ZS70 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.