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Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony WX150

Portability
87 Imaging
47 Features
70 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95 Imaging
42 Features
43 Overall
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony WX150 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase 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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS60
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS80
Sony WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released February 2012
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony WX150 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Panasonic ZS70 versus Sony WX150, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS70 (20MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS70 was released 5 years later than the WX150 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the ZS70 matches up vs the WX150 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Sony WX150

		

		

			
 ZS70 WX150 
ReleasedApril 2017February 2012More recent by 63 months
Focus manually  More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k461kSharper screen (+579k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Panasonic ZS70

		

		

			
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS70 and Sony WX150

		

		

			
 ZS70 WX150 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS70 has physical measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs) whilst the Sony WX150 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic ZS70 versus Sony WX150 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the ZS70 vs the WX150.
Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony WX150 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS70 and WX150 is 87 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, its tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The visual below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS70 and WX150.
As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic ZS70 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern ZS70 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.
	
			Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography features
Sony WX150 Portrait photography features
54
 focusing manually
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 includes face detect focusing
 delivers RAW files
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
38
 resolution is good (18MP)
 provides face detection focus
 manual focus not available
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Panasonic ZS70
Street photography with Sony WX150
76
 screen tilts
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 comes with focus via touch
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
64
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (133 grams)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography information
Sony WX150 Sports photography information
61
 long zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 quiet mode (1/16,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
46
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (18 megapixels)
 provides tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography info
Sony WX150 Travel photography info
79
 better than average battery life (380 per charge)
 comes with focus via touch
 MP count good (20MP)
 has built in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
 relatively wide (24mm)
 great zoom (720mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
 lighter than competition (133g)
 resolution is good (18 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (25mm)
 long reach (250mm)
 no Timelapse function
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography info
Sony WX150 Landscape photography info
62
 focusing manually
 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (20MP)
 delivers RAW files
 better than average battery life (380 per charge)
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
46
 decently wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (18MP)
 manual focus not available
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 no Timelapse function
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging features
Sony WX150 Vlogging features
74
 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen is selfie friendly
 screen is touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focusing
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 missing microphone support
35
 decently wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition (133 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 no external microphone port
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony WX150 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS70 and Sony WX150
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Other name Lumix DMC-TZ90 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2017-04-19 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 20 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 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    
AE bracketing    
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 322 grams (0.71 lbs) 133 grams (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 shots 240 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - 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, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $450 $300