Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony S930
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony S930 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
- Released April 2017
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
- Old Model is Panasonic ZS60
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 320 x 240 video
- 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
- 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
- Launched January 2009

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony S930 Overview
Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic ZS70 versus Sony S930, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the ZS70 (20MP) and S930 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The ZS70 was released 8 years later than the S930 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the ZS70 matches up versus the S930 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony S930 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS70 Gallery and Sony S930 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Sony S930
ZS70 | S930 | |||
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Launched | April 2017 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 101 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.6") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 112k | Crisper screen (+928k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Panasonic ZS70
S930 | ZS70 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS70 and Sony S930
ZS70 | S930 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS70 has got exterior dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs) and the Sony S930 has measurements of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic ZS70 versus Sony S930 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the ZS70 and the S930.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS70 and S930 is 87 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The graphic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS70 and S930.
To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic ZS70 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger ZS70 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

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Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony S930 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-TZ90 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2017-04-19 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine | - |
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 | 20MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 38-108mm (2.8x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/2.9-5.4 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.4 inches |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 112 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,166 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 1/8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 320x240 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 322 grams (0.71 lb) | 167 grams (0.37 lb) |
Dimensions | 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
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 pictures | - |
Style of battery | 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 feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $450 | $219 |