Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony S2100
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70 Overall
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- 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
- Announced April 2017
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ90
- Superseded the Panasonic ZS60
- New Model is Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Released January 2010

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony S2100 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic ZS70 versus Sony S2100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the ZS70 (20MP) and S2100 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The ZS70 was revealed 7 years later than the S2100 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the ZS70 matches up vs the S2100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony S2100 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The full galleries are available at Panasonic ZS70 Gallery & Sony S2100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Sony S2100
ZS70 | S2100 | |||
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Released | April 2017 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 89 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Panasonic ZS70
S2100 | ZS70 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS70 and Sony S2100
ZS70 | S2100 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display sizing |
Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS70 offers physical measurements 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 S2100 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic ZS70 versus Sony S2100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the ZS70 vs the S2100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ZS70 and S2100 is 87 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The visual here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS70 and S2100.
As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS70 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The younger ZS70 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony S2100 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-TZ90 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2017-04-19 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,166 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 1 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1200 seconds |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 322 grams (0.71 pounds) | 167 grams (0.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 photographs | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $450 | $0 |