Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony W310
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony W310 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
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
- Old Model is Panasonic ZS60
- New Model is Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
- 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
- Released January 2010

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony W310 Overview
Below, we will be matching up the Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony W310, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the ZS70 (20MP) and W310 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The ZS70 was manufactured 7 years after the W310 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the ZS70 matches up against the W310 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony W310 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS70 Gallery & Sony W310 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Sony W310
ZS70 | W310 | |||
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Released | April 2017 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 89 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+810k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Panasonic ZS70
W310 | ZS70 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS70 and Sony W310
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS70 features outside measurements 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 W310 has measurements of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony W310 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the ZS70 versus the W310.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ZS70 and W310 is 87 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The pic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS70 and W310.
As you can see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic ZS70 to produce greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent ZS70 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony W310 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 |
Alternative name | Lumix DMC-TZ90 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Released | 2017-04-19 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.0-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,166 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 1 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 lbs) | 137 grams (0.30 lbs) |
Dimensions | 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
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 | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $450 | $150 |