Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony RX1R II
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony RX1R II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Push 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
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ90
- Previous Model is Panasonic ZS60
- Updated by Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
- 42MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 50 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0) lens
- 507g - 113 x 65 x 72mm
- Announced October 2015
- Previous Model is Sony RX1R
Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony RX1R II Overview
The following is a extended assessment of the Panasonic ZS70 versus Sony RX1R II, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the ZS70 (20MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the ZS70 (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizing.
Supernova astonishes astronomers in ancient 12th century observationsThe ZS70 was launched 19 months after the RX1R II which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the ZS70 scores versus the RX1R II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony RX1R II Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS70 Gallery & Sony RX1R II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Sony RX1R II
ZS70 | RX1R II | |||
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Announced | April 2017 | October 2015 | Newer by 19 months | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Panasonic ZS70
RX1R II | ZS70 | |||
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Screen resolution | 1229k | 1040k | Clearer screen (+189k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS70 and Sony RX1R II
ZS70 | RX1R II | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurement |
Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony RX1R II Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS70 comes with external measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs) while the Sony RX1R II has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic ZS70 versus Sony RX1R II in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the ZS70 against the RX1R II.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS70 and RX1R II is 87 and 78 respectively.
Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony RX1R II Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS70 and RX1R II.
Clearly, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ZS70 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony RX1R II will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 22 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger ZS70 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony RX1R II Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-TZ90 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2017-04-19 | 2015-10-13 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine | BIONZ X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 42 megapixels |
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 | 7952 x 5304 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | 102400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 50 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
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 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 35mm (1x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/2.0 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 14cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,166k dot | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/4000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 30p) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 |
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 322 gr (0.71 lb) | 507 gr (1.12 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 113 x 65 x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 97 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 25.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.9 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 3204 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 photographs | 220 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) | Yes (2,5, 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $450 | $3,300 |