Sony Alpha 7C vs Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha 7C Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70
      BrandSonyPanasonic
      ModelAlpha 7CLumix DC-ZS70
      Predecessor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
      Successor ModelSony Alpha 7C II Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
      MSRP$1799 (body only), $2099 (w/28-60mm lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeMirrorlessStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha 7C Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOS
      Sensor SizeFull Frame1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions35.6 x 23.8 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels25.3 Megapixel21.1 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.2 Megapixel20.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 51,20080 - 3,200
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 204,80080 - 6,400
      Photo Sony Alpha 7C Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70
      ProcessorBIONZ XVenus Engine
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40005184 x 3888
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsExtra fine, fine, standard
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Color SpacexvYCC (x.v.Color when connected via HDMI cable) compatible with TRILUMINOS Color
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Shade, UnderwaterPresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set 1, White Set 2, White Set 3, White Set 4
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Sony Alpha 7C Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70
      Focusing SystemFast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection)
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-4 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points69349
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sony Alpha 7C Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70
      Lens MountSony E
      Crop Factor1x
      Focal Length4.3 - 129 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 720 mm
      Optical Zoom30x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.3 - 6.4
      Min Macro Focus Distance3 cm
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Gyroscopic Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha 7C Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution922k dot1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha 7C Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70
      ViewfinderElectronic (OLED)Electronic
      Viewfinder Size0.39"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.59x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.59x0.46x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,359k dot1,166k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint20 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3
      Shutter Sony Alpha 7C Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec4 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/8000 sec1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting10.0 fps10.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 10 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 223 Frames (JPEG) / 115 Frames (Raw)
      Up to 8 fps at 24.2 MP
      Up to 6 fps at 24.2 MP
      Up to 3 fps at 24.2 MP      		Up to 10 fps at 20.3 MP
      Up to 30 fps at 8 MP
      Flash Sony Alpha 7C Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Auto/Red-Eye Reduction
      Forced On
      Forced On/Red-Eye Reduction
      Off
      Slow Sync
      Slow Sync/Red-Eye Reduction
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL
      External Flash ConnectionIntelligent Hot Shoe
      Exposure Sony Alpha 7C Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Average
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-3 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±4 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLocked when shutter button is pressed halfway. (On/Off/Auto)
      DXO Sony Alpha 7C Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70
      DxO Low Light ISO3407
      DxO Color Depth25.0
      DxO Dynamic Range14.7
      DxO Overall Score95
      Video Sony Alpha 7C Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/XAVC S 4:2:0 8-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps [60 to 100 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps [16 to 100 Mbps]      		AVCHD/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, XAVC S, H.264MPEG-4, AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21603840 x 2160
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 8-Bit via HDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/50/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080i @ 50/59.94 fps
      No crop on 4K Videos
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit13 hours
      Terminals Sony Alpha 7C Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input      		No
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input/Output1 x Micro-USB Input
      Other I/O1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha 7C Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version4.1
      NFC
      Mobile App Compatible *As of May, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control via smartphone or Bluetooth)
      Environmental Sony Alpha 7C Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Physical Sony Alpha 7C Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70
      Dimensions124 x 71 x 60 mm (4.88 x 2.8 x 2.36")112 x 67 x 41 mm (4.41 x 2.64 x 1.61")
      Weight (inc. batteries)509 g (1.12 lb / 17.95 oz)322 g (0.71 lb / 11.36 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.2 x 6.7 x 5"5.3 x 5.05 x 2.65"
      Package Weight1.9 lb1.125 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha 7C Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70
      Battery PackNP-FZ100
      Battery Life740 shots240 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Sony Alpha 7C Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec; continuous 3 or 5 exposuresYes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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