Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70 vs Nikon Coolpix A900

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      Specifications

      General Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70 Nikon Coolpix A900
      BrandPanasonicNikon
      ModelLumix DC-ZS70Coolpix A900
      Predecessor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
      Successor ModelPanasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 Nikon Coolpix A1000
      MSRP$399
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeStandard CompactStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70 Nikon Coolpix A900
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOS
      Sensor Size1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions6.17 x 4.55 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels21.1 Megapixel21 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.3 Megapixel20 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range80 - 3,20080 - 3,200
      Boosted ISO Range80 - 6,400
      Photo Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70 Nikon Coolpix A900
      ProcessorVenus Engine
      Max Image Resolution5184 x 38885184 x 3888
      Image Aspect Ratios4:3
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set 1, White Set 2, White Set 3, White Set 4
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70 Nikon Coolpix A900
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points49
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70 Nikon Coolpix A900
      Focal Length4.3 - 129 mm4.3 - 135 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 720 mm24 - 840 mm
      Optical Zoom30x35x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.3 - 6.4f/3.4 - 6.9
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance3 cm1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70 Nikon Coolpix A900
      Screen TypeTiltingTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70 Nikon Coolpix A900
      ViewfinderElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.46x
      Viewfinder Resolution1,166k dot
      Shutter Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70 Nikon Coolpix A900
      Min Shutter Speed4 sec8 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting10.0 fps7.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 10 fps at 20.3 MP
      Up to 30 fps at 8 MP
      Up to 7 fps at 20 MP for up to 7 Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70 Nikon Coolpix A900
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Auto/Red-Eye Reduction
      Forced On
      Forced On/Red-Eye Reduction
      Off
      Slow Sync
      Slow Sync/Red-Eye Reduction
      Flash Range6.00 m at Auto ISO
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Connection
      Exposure Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70 Nikon Coolpix A900
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Shutter Priority
      Exposure Compensation±4 (at 1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      Video Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70 Nikon Coolpix A900
      Internal Recording ModesAVCHD/MP4
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 29.97 fps
      1920 x 1080p at 29.97/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080i at 59.94 fps
      1280 x 720 at 29.97 fps
      640 x 480 at 240 fps
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHDMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21603840 x 2160
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70 Nikon Coolpix A900
      Audio I/ONo
      Power I/O1 x Micro-USB Input
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70 Nikon Coolpix A900
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Mobile App Compatible *As of May, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Environmental Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70 Nikon Coolpix A900
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70 Nikon Coolpix A900
      Dimensions112 x 67 x 41 mm (4.41 x 2.64 x 1.61")113 x 67 x 40 mm (4.45 x 2.64 x 1.57")
      Weight (inc. batteries)322 g (0.71 lb / 11.36 oz)289 g (0.64 lb / 10.19 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)5.3 x 5.05 x 2.65"6.7 x 5.2 x 3.6"
      Package Weight1.125 lb1.32 lb
      Power and Storage Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70 Nikon Coolpix A900
      Battery PackEN-EL12
      Battery Life240 shots300 shots
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70 Nikon Coolpix A900
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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