Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony W650
Portability
87 Imaging
46 Features
70 Overall
55
87 Imaging
46 Features
70 Overall
55
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
36
96 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
36
Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony W650 Key Specs
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump 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
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ90
- Replaced the Panasonic ZS60
- Refreshed by Panasonic ZS80
Sony W650
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(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Launched January 2012
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On this page, we are looking at the Panasonic ZS70 and Sony W650, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the ZS70 (20MP) and W650 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe ZS70 was introduced 5 years later than the W650 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the ZS70 matches up vs the W650 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZS70 Gallery & Sony W650 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Sony W650
| ZS70 | W650 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | April 2017 |  | January 2012 | More recent by 65 months |
| Focus manually |  | More exact focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+810k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Panasonic ZS70
| W650 | ZS70 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic ZS70 and Sony W650
| ZS70 | W650 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurements |
Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS70 has outer dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs) while the Sony W650 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic ZS70 and Sony W650 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the ZS70 vs the W650.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ZS70 and W650 is 87 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS70 and W650.
Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS70 to provide extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The younger ZS70 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography info
Sony W650 Portrait photography info
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street photography with Panasonic ZS70
Street photography with Sony W650
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
includes touch focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (124g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sony W650 Sports photography info
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography details
Sony W650 Travel photography details
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
includes touch focus
MP count good (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lighter than competitors (124 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS70
Landscape photography with Sony W650
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging details
Sony W650 Vlogging details
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no external microphone socket
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (124g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony W650 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 |
| Also Known as | Lumix DMC-TZ90 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2017-04-19 | 2012-01-10 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Venus Engine | BIONZ |
| 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| 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) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 1,166 thousand dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
| Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.70 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| 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 file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 322g (0.71 lb) | 124g (0.27 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 220 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 media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $450 | $140 |