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Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony RX100 V

Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V front
Portability
89
Imaging
53
Features
80
Overall
63

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony RX100 V Key Specs

Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Launched April 2017
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS60
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS80
Sony RX100 V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Introduced October 2016
  • Succeeded the Sony RX100 IV
  • Renewed by Sony RX100 VI
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony RX100 V Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Sony RX100 V

 ZS70 RX100 V 
IntroducedApril 2017October 2016Newer by 7 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 V over the Panasonic ZS70

 RX100 V ZS70 
Display resolution1229k1040kSharper display (+189k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZS70 and Sony RX100 V

 ZS70 RX100 V 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony RX100 V Physical Comparison

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.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony RX100 V size comparison

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

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony RX100 V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony RX100 V Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony RX100 V sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony RX100 V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony RX100 V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX100 V as a Portrait photography camera
54
has manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
66
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Street photography factors
Sony RX100 V Street photography factors
76
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
provides focus via touch
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
85
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors (299 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography factors
Sony RX100 V Sports photography factors
61
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
70
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (24.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
supports tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography factors
Sony RX100 V Travel photography factors
79
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
provides focus via touch
decent MP (20MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
80
lighter than competitors (299 grams)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
bad battery pack (220 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography info
Sony RX100 V Landscape photography info
62
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
70
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
bad battery pack (220 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging advice
Sony RX100 V Vlogging advice
74
really wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have microphone socket
81
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competitors (299g)
no mic port
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony RX100 V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS70 and Sony RX100 V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-TZ90 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2017-04-19 2016-10-06
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max enhanced ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 315
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.59x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 322 grams (0.71 pounds) 299 grams (0.66 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 586
Other
Battery life 380 shots 220 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $450 $998