Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony RX100 VII

In this write-up, we are looking at the Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony RX100 VII, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS70 (20MP) and the RX100 VII (20MP) is fairly similar but the ZS70 (1/2.3") and RX100 VII (1") feature totally different sensor size.

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The ZS70 was released 3 years prior to the RX100 VII which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the ZS70 grades vs the RX100 VII with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS70 Gallery and Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS70 offers physical 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 VII has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony RX100 VII in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the ZS70 compared to the RX100 VII.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS70 and RX100 VII is 87 and 88 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The image underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS70 and RX100 VII.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The ZS70 features the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF harder. The more aged ZS70 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.