Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony RX100 V

On this page, we are reviewing the Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony RX100 V, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS70 (20MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is fairly similar but the ZS70 (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") posses different sensor size.

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The ZS70 was revealed 7 months after the RX100 V which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the ZS70 matches up against the RX100 V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The full galleries are available at Panasonic ZS70 Gallery and Sony RX100 V Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS70 has got outer dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs) while the Sony RX100 V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the ZS70 versus the RX100 V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS70 and RX100 V is 87 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The picture underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS70 and RX100 V.

All in all, both of those cameras have the same megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The ZS70 includes the tinier sensor which will make achieving bokeh trickier. The more recent ZS70 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.