Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony RX100 IV

Here is a extended analysis of the Panasonic ZS70 versus Sony RX100 IV, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS70 (20MP) and the RX100 IV (20MP) is relatively well matched but the ZS70 (1/2.3") and RX100 IV (1") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The ZS70 was released 23 months later than the RX100 IV which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the ZS70 matches up versus the RX100 IV with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS70 Gallery and Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS70 enjoys physical dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 IV has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

See the Panasonic ZS70 versus Sony RX100 IV in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the ZS70 versus the RX100 IV.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS70 and RX100 IV is 87 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS70 and RX100 IV.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The ZS70 has got the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF trickier. The more modern ZS70 will have an edge in sensor technology.