Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony A58

On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic ZS70 versus Sony A58, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS70 (20MP) and the A58 (20MP) is pretty close but the ZS70 (1/2.3") and A58 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The ZS70 was manufactured 3 years after the A58 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the ZS70 grades against the A58 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 and Sony SLT-A58. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS70 Gallery and Sony A58 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS70 has got outside measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs) whilst the Sony A58 has dimensions of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS70 versus Sony A58 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the ZS70 versus the A58.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS70 and A58 is 87 and 68 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The image below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS70 and A58.

All in all, both cameras have the same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The ZS70 contains the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher. The newer ZS70 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.