Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony W370
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony W370 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
- Revealed April 2017
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
- Succeeded the Panasonic ZS60
- Renewed by Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
- 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
- Announced January 2010

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony W370 Overview
Below is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony W370, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the ZS70 (20MP) and W370 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The ZS70 was revealed 7 years later than the W370 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the ZS70 scores against the W370 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony W370 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS70 Gallery and Sony W370 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Sony W370
ZS70 | W370 | |||
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Announced | April 2017 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 89 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+810k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Panasonic ZS70
W370 | ZS70 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS70 and Sony W370
ZS70 | W370 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS70 offers 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) while the Sony W370 has dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony W370 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the ZS70 versus the W370.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS70 and W370 is 87 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The graphic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS70 and W370.
All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic ZS70 to render more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent ZS70 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony W370 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 |
Also called | Lumix DMC-TZ90 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2017-04-19 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 34-238mm (7.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.6-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,040k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,166k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) | 5.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 322 grams (0.71 pounds) | 179 grams (0.39 pounds) |
Dimensions | 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $450 | $230 |