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Panasonic ZS70 vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
87
Imaging
46
Features
70
Overall
55
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
77
Features
62
Overall
71

Panasonic ZS70 vs Zeiss ZX1 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
  • Revealed April 2017
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS60
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS80
Zeiss ZX1
(Full Review)
  • 37MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 4.34" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 51200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2-22) lens
  • 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
  • Announced September 2018
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic ZS70 vs Zeiss ZX1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Zeiss. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the ZS70 (20MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the ZS70 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The ZS70 was brought out 17 months earlier than the ZX1 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the ZS70 scores against the ZX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Zeiss ZX1

 ZS70 ZX1 
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Panasonic ZS70

 ZX1 ZS70 
AnnouncedSeptember 2018April 2017Fresher by 17 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display sizing4.34"3"Larger display (+1.34")
Display resolution2765k1040kSharper display (+1725k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZS70 and Zeiss ZX1

 ZS70 ZX1 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic ZS70 vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS70 has got outside measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs) and the Zeiss ZX1 has sizing of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the ZS70 versus the ZX1.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ZS70 and ZX1 is 87 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS70 vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS70 and ZX1.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ZS70 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Zeiss ZX1 will show more detail having its extra 17 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The older ZS70 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS70 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS70 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography details
Zeiss ZX1 Portrait photography details
54
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
86
you can focus manually
megapixel count amazing (37MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Street photography info
Zeiss ZX1 Street photography info
76
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
provides touch to focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
70
screen articulates fully
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
has touch focus
very good ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others in class (800g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 as a Sports photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Sports photography camera
60
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
good battery (380 shots)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
63
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count amazing (37MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
fixed focal length (35mm)
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 as a Travel photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Travel photography camera
79
good battery (380 shots)
provides touch to focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
has bluetooth
has touch focus
megapixel count amazing (37 megapixels)
very good maximum aperture (f2)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (800 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography highlights
Zeiss ZX1 Landscape photography highlights
62
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
good battery (380 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
69
you can focus manually
very good maximum aperture (f2)
big screen (4.34 inches)
megapixel count amazing (37 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging details
Zeiss ZX1 Vlogging details
74
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no mic socket
31
very good maximum aperture (f2)
touchscreen functionality
includes face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have mic port
heavier than others in class (800g)
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS70 and Zeiss ZX1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70Zeiss ZX1
General Information
Brand Panasonic Zeiss
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 Zeiss ZX1
Also called Lumix DMC-TZ90 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2017-04-19 2018-09-27
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 37 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 7488 x 4992
Highest native ISO 3200 51200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 255
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 35mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2-22
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 4.34 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 2,765 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dot 6,221 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 322 gr (0.71 pounds) 800 gr (1.76 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC 512GB internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $450 -