Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 vs Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70

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      Specifications

      General Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70
      BrandPanasonicPanasonic
      ModelLumix DMC-ZS50Lumix DC-ZS70
      Predecessor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
      Successor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
      MSRP$399
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeStandard CompactStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70
      Sensor TypeCMOS
      Sensor Size1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions6.17 x 4.55 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels12.8 Megapixel21.1 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.1 Megapixel20.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range80 - 6,40080 - 3,200
      Boosted ISO Range80 - 6,400
      Photo Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70
      ProcessorVenus Engine
      Max Image Resolution4000 x 30005184 x 3888
      Other Resolutions4:3 (3264 x 2448, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480), 3:2 (4000 x 2672, 3264 x 2176, 2560 x 1712, 2048 x 1360, 640 x 424), 16:9 (4000 x 2248, 3840 x 2160, 2560 x 1440, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 360), 1:1 (2992 x 2992, 2448 x 2448, 1920 x 1920, 1536 x 1536, 480 x 480)
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, MPO, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, standard
      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 DMC-ZS50 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points2349
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70
      Focal Length4.3 - 129 mm4.3 - 129 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 720 mm24 - 720 mm
      Optical Zoom30x30x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.3 - 6.4f/3.3 - 6.4
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance3 cm3 cm
      Image Stabilization 5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Screen Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD with AR coating
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.46x0.46x
      Viewfinder Resolution1,166k dot1,166k dot
      Shutter Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70
      Min Shutter Speed4 sec4 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting10.0 fps10.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 10 fps at 12.1 MP for up to 6 Frames
      Up to 6 fps at 12.1 MP
      Up to 3 fps at 12.1 MP
      Up to 60 fps at 2.5 MP
      Up to 40 fps at 5 MP      		Up to 10 fps at 20.3 MP
      Up to 30 fps at 8 MP
      Flash Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Auto/Red-eye Reduction
      Forced On
      Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction
      Forced Off      		Auto
      Auto/Red-Eye Reduction
      Forced On
      Forced On/Red-Eye Reduction
      Off
      Slow Sync
      Slow Sync/Red-Eye Reduction
      Flash Range6.40 m
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Connection
      Exposure Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Exposure Compensation±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)±4 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±1 (3 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      DXO Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70
      DxO Low Light ISO138
      DxO Color Depth20.0
      DxO Dynamic Range11.2
      DxO Overall Score44
      Video Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70
      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
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHDMPEG-4, AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10803840 x 2160
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70
      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 DMC-ZS50 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70
      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 DMC-ZS50 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70
      Dimensions111 x 65 x 34 mm (4.37 x 2.56 x 1.34")112 x 67 x 41 mm (4.41 x 2.64 x 1.61")
      Weight (inc. batteries)243 g (0.54 lb / 8.57 oz)322 g (0.71 lb / 11.36 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)5.45 x 5.4 x 2.25"5.3 x 5.05 x 2.65"
      Package Weight0.93 lb1.125 lb
      Power and Storage Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70
      Battery PackDMW-BCM13PP
      Battery Life300 shots240 shots
      Internal Storage86 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec)Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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