Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony RX100 III

Here is a in depth review of the Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony RX100 III, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS70 (20MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is relatively similar but the ZS70 (1/2.3") and RX100 III (1") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The ZS70 was manufactured 2 years later than the RX100 III and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the ZS70 grades vs the RX100 III in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS70 Gallery & Sony RX100 III Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS70 provides physical 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 RX100 III has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony RX100 III in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the ZS70 compared to the RX100 III.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS70 and RX100 III is 87 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS70 and RX100 III.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The ZS70 comes with the tinier sensor which will make achieving bokeh more difficult. The more recent ZS70 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.