Let’s compare the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV vs Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70.
Our comparison table below covers all the important specifications of each camera. In this side-by-side review, we will be comparing Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV and Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70. While Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV has 1 inch sensor, Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70 has 1/2.3 inch sensor and 20.1 has a 20.1 MP and Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70 has a 20.3 MP resolution.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70 | |
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Sensor and Camera Features | ||
Brand | Sony | Panasonic |
Megapixels | 20.1 | 20.3 |
Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Format | 1 inch | 1/2.3 inch |
SLR Type | Point & Shoot | Point & Shoot |
Crop Factor | 2.7x | n/a |
AA Filter | Fixed | None |
Image Resolution | 5472 x 3648 (20.0 MP, 3:2) | 5184 x 3888 (20.2 MP, 4:3) |
Body Image Stabilization | No | No |
Native ISO | Min 100 - Max 12800 | Min 80 - Max 3200 |
Full ISO Settings | Auto, ISO 100 - 12800 with ISO 64 and 80 low extensions, up to 25600 with Multi Frame NR | Auto, iISO, 80 - 3200, Extendable to ISO 6400 |
Startup Time | 1.9 seconds | |
AF System and Shooting | ||
Auto Focus Type | Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF/contrast-detection AF): Wide (315 points (phase-detection AF), 25 points (contrast-detection AF)); Center; Flexible Spot (S/M/L);Expanded Flexible Spot; Lock on AF (Wide/Center/Flexible Spot (S/M/L)/Expanded Flexible Spot) | Contrast Detect with DFD: Face / AF Tracking / 49-area / 1-area; Eye Sensor AF, Touch AF/AE Function, Touch Shutter, Touch Pad AF, MF Assist, Touch MF Assist, AF+MF, Focus Peaking, One Shot AF (Set the Fn button in custom menu to AF-ON), Low Light AF |
Continuous Shooting Speed / Burst Mode | Auto, ISO 100 - 12800 with ISO 64 and 80 low extensions, up to 25600 with Multi Frame NR | Auto, iISO, 80 - 3200, Extendable to ISO 6400 |
Shutter Speed Range | 1/32000 - 30 sec | 1/16000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode | Yes | No |
JPEG Buffer Size | 217 | |
AW Buffer Size | 112 | |
Screen/viewfinder | ||
LCD | 3.0 | 3.0 |
LCD Resolution | 1,440,000 dots (480,000 px) | 1,040,000 dots |
Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
Articulating Screen | Yes | Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen | No | No |
Selfie Screen | No | Yes |
Top Deck Display | Yes | No |
Focus Peaking | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | EVF / LCD | EVF / LCD |
Viewfinder Type | Fixed EVF: 0.39-inch, 2359K-dot XGA OLED, 100% coverage, 0.7x magnification, -4.0 to +3.0 diopter, eyepoint 23mm from eyepiece, 21.5mm from eyepiece frame (CIPA standard), eye sensor | EVF: 0.2-inch, 1166K dots equiv. LCD; 100% Coverage, Magnification: Approx. 2.59x / 0.46x (35 mm camera equivalent) |
Focus Peaking | Yes | Yes |
Video Features | ||
Video Resolution | 3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p) | 3840x2160 (30p) |
Video File Format | XAVC S 4K / XAVC S HD / AVCHD Ver.2.0 / MP4; with LPCM (2ch) / Dolby Digital (AC3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC audio | AVCHD or MP4 with stereo audio |
Memory Card Type | MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
Dual Card Slot | No | No |
SD UHS Support | ||
Microphone Jack | Yes | No |
Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
Flash and Internal Connections | ||
Built-in Flash | Yes | Yes |
Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/2000 | |
Internal connections | Micro HDMI (Type D) with 4K support, Multi-terminal Micro USB port supports optional wired remote, External mic and headphone jacks | Micro (Type-D) HDMI; Micro-B USB 2.0 |
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
NFC | Yes | No |
Bluetooth | Yes | No |
Built-In GPS | No | No |
USB Type | USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
Physical | ||
Battery Life (CIPA) | 370 shots | 250 shots |
Battery Types | NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 7.2V, 1025mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Weight | 38.6 oz (1,095 g) includes batteries | 11.4 oz (322 g) includes batteries |
Size | 5.2 x 3.7 x 5.0 in. (133 x 94 x 127 mm) | 4.4 x 2.6 x 1.6 in. (112 x 67 x 41 mm) |
Price | ||
Price | Buy starting from $1,598.00![]() |
Buy starting from $328.66![]() |
Release Date | 2017-10-15 | 2017-05-30 |