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Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony W800

Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony W800 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Announced April 2017
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS60
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS80
Sony W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony W800 Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic ZS70 versus Sony W800, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS70 (20MP) and the W800 (20MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS70 was launched 3 years later than the W800 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the ZS70 matches up vs the W800 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Sony W800

 ZS70 W800 
RevealedApril 2017February 2014More recent by 39 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Panasonic ZS70

 W800 ZS70 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS70 and Sony W800

 ZS70 W800 

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS70 features outside 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 W800 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS70 versus Sony W800 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the ZS70 against the W800.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony W800 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS70 and W800 is 87 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching specs. The visual underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS70 and W800.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of images though you need to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more recent ZS70 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W800 as a Portrait photography camera
54
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
38
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Street photography details
Sony W800 Street photography details
76
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
includes touch focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (125g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W800 as a Sports photography camera
61
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography highlights
Sony W800 Travel photography highlights
79
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
includes touch focus
good MP (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
lighter than competition (125 grams)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography information
Sony W800 Landscape photography information
62
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
41
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging highlights
Sony W800 Vlogging highlights
74
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no external microphone support
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (125 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS70 and Sony W800
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ90 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2017-04-19 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
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) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.2-6.4
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 AVI MPEG4
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 322 grams (0.71 lbs) 125 grams (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 pictures -
Battery style 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $450 $90