Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15

      Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70 and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70 was introduced in April 2017 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 was introduced in June 2012. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70 Highlights

      • 20.3 MP 1/2.3-inch Sensor
      • 80 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 49 Focus Points
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 1,040k dot Tilting Screen
      • 1,166k dot Electronic Viewfinder
      • 10.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 3840 x 2160 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-In Wi-Fi

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 Highlights

      • 12.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 23 Focus Points (23 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.9 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70
      4. Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15.

      PROS

      Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15

      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 1,166k dot
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Light - 322 g (0.71 lb / 11.36 oz)
      •   Video Capture
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 208 g (0.46 lb / 7.34 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.9 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15

      •   Sensor Resolution - 20.3 Megapixel
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/16000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec

      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70

      Panasonic ZS70
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15.

      Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
      Higher Sensor Resolution 20.3 Megapixel vs 12.1 Megapixel
      Lower Native ISO 80 vs 100
      Max Image Resolution 5184 x 3888 vs 4000 x 3000
      RAW Support vs
      Timelapse Recording vs
      More Focus Points 49 vs 23
      Touch-to-Focus vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Single Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Reachs More Telephoto 720 mm vs 384 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 30x vs 16x
      Screen Type Tilting vs Fixed
      Touch Screen vs
      Higher Resolution Screen 1,040k dot vs 460k dot
      Viewfinder Electronic vs
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps vs 1.9 fps
      Higher Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 vs 1920 x 1080
      Built-In Wi-Fi vs

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      Panasonic ZS80
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.3 MP

      Panasonic ZS60
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      1/2.3-inch

      18.1 MP

      Panasonic ZS45
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      1/2.33-inch

      16 MP

      Panasonic ZS30
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      1/2.3-inch

      18.1 MP

      Panasonic ZS40
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      1/2.3-inch

      18.1 MP

      Panasonic ZS10
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Panasonic ZS50
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Panasonic ZS20
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Panasonic ZS25
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      1/2.33-inch

      16.1 MP

      Panasonic ZS35
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      1/2.33-inch

      16 MP

      Sony a7R IV
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      Full Frame

      61.0 MP

      Fujifilm S2 Pro
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15

      Panasonic ZS15
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 over Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70.

      Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
      Higher Native ISO 3,200 vs 6,400
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/6.4 vs f/5.9
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 4 sec vs 15 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/2000 sec vs 1/4000 sec
      Speaker Mono vs Stereo
      Lighter 322 g (0.71 lb / 11.36 oz) vs 208 g (0.46 lb / 7.34 oz)
      Longer Battery Life 240 shots vs 260 shots

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      Panasonic ZS35
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      1/2.33-inch

      16 MP

      Panasonic ZS40
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      1/2.3-inch

      18.1 MP

      Panasonic ZS60
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      1/2.3-inch

      18.1 MP

      Panasonic ZS10
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Panasonic ZS25
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      1/2.33-inch

      16.1 MP

      Panasonic ZS20
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Panasonic ZS45
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      1/2.33-inch

      16 MP

      Panasonic ZS30
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      1/2.3-inch

      18.1 MP

      Panasonic ZS80
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.3 MP

      Panasonic ZS50
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon R6 II
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Nikon Z7 II
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO3,2006,400
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        Light322 g (0.71 lb / 11.36 oz)208 g (0.46 lb / 7.34 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        No External Flash Connectivity
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing
        Short Battery Life240 shots260 shots

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 have 3.0" screens with 1,040k dot and 460k dot resolutions respectively. Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70 has a Tilting screen which makes it very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting. Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 has a Fixed screen Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70 also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

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      Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70 with Tilting screen


      Electronic Viewfinder on Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70

      Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 1,166k dot resolution. It has a 100% coverage. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15.

      Sensor

      Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70 features a 20.3 megapixel 1/2.3-inch [] sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200 and expands to 80 - 6,400 in boosted mode. Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 features a 12.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400.

      Photography Features

      Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70 is equipped with Venus Engine processor and can take pictures up to 5184 x 3888 resolution. Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 3000, 4000 x 2672, 4000 x 2248, 2992 x 2992, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1880, 2816 x 1584, 2112 x 2112, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1600 x 1064, 1600 x 904, 1504 x 1504 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in Wi-Fi on Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70

      Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70 has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
        Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in WiFi.


      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/16000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/2000 sec with mechanical shutter on Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70, and up to 1/4000 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70 can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps. Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 can shoot continuously up to 1.9 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 6.40 m on Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15..

      Physical Parameters

      Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70 body has dimensions of 112 x 67 x 41 mm (4.41 x 2.64 x 1.61") and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 body has dimensions of 105 x 58 x 33 mm (4.13 x 2.28 x 1.3"). Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70 weighs 322 g (0.71 lb / 11.36 oz) and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 weighs 208 g (0.46 lb / 7.34 oz).

      Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15

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      67 mm

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      105 mm

      58 mm

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      41 mm

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      Size comparisons of Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15

      Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15

      AVERAGE
      58
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15

      GOOD
      78
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 1,166k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.9 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15

      GOOD
      77
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 1,166k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots
      AVERAGE
      67
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.9 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15

      GOOD
      78
      •   Small Sensor
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Small Sensor
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15

      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Small Sensor
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 322 g (0.71 lb / 11.36 oz)
      GOOD
      82
      •   Small Sensor
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 208 g (0.46 lb / 7.34 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15

      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 322 g (0.71 lb / 11.36 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 208 g (0.46 lb / 7.34 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 and give them scores of 66 and 56 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15

      OVERALL
      66
      OVERALL
      56

      Sensor

      Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15

      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 20.3 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      51
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15

      GOOD
      72
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/16000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.9 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15

      GOOD
      82
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15

      GOOD
      84
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 1,166k dot
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15

      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 322 g (0.71 lb / 11.36 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots
      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 208 g (0.46 lb / 7.34 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots
      •   Internal Storage


      For a full specification list please go to the specifications page:

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