Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV vs Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70 Comparison

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
  Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV Front Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70 Front
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