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Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony TF1

Portability
87
Imaging
46
Features
70
Overall
55
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS70
(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
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS60
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS80
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched June 2013
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony TF1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the ZS70 (20MP) and TF1 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS70 was manufactured 3 years later than the TF1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the ZS70 matches up vs the TF1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Sony TF1

 ZS70 TF1 
LaunchedApril 2017June 2013More recent by 47 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Panasonic ZS70

 TF1 ZS70 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS70 and Sony TF1

 ZS70 TF1 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS70 comes with outer 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 TF1 has proportions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony TF1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the ZS70 vs the TF1.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS70 and TF1 is 87 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS70 and TF1.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic ZS70 to result in greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher ZS70 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Portrait photography camera
54
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS70
Street photography with Sony TF1
76
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
weather proofing
lighter than average in class (152g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS70
Sports photography with Sony TF1
60
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography features
Sony TF1 Travel photography features
79
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
includes touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average in class (152g)
weather proofing
supports focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography advice
Sony TF1 Landscape photography advice
62
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (380 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
40
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TF1 as a Vlogging camera
74
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have external microphone socket
33
really wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (152 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS70 and Sony TF1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ90 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2017-04-19 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
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 gr (0.71 pounds) 152 gr (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 shots 240 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $450 $266