Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II vs Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70

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      Specifications

      General Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70
      BrandSonyPanasonic
      ModelCyber-shot DSC-RX1R IILumix DC-ZS70
      Predecessor ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
      Successor ModelPanasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
      MSRP$3299
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeAdvanced CompactStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOS
      Sensor SizeFull Frame1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions35.9 x 24 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels43.6 Megapixel21.1 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels42.4 Megapixel20.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range50 - 25,60080 - 3,200
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 102,40080 - 6,400
      Photo Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70
      ProcessorBIONZ XVenus Engine
      Max Image Resolution7952 x 53045184 x 3888
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsExtra fine, fine, standard
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, ShadePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set 1, White Set 2, White Set 3, White Set 4
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Face Detection
      Number of Focus Points2549
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70
      Crop Factor1x
      Focal Length35 mm4.3 - 129 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range35 mm24 - 720 mm
      Optical Zoom1x30x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.0f/3.3 - 6.4
      Min Normal Focus Distance24 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance14 cm3 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70
      Screen TypeTiltingTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,229k dot1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.74x0.46x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,359k dot1,166k dot
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3
      Shutter Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec4 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps10.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 5 fpsUp to 10 fps at 20.3 MP
      Up to 30 fps at 8 MP
      Flash Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesOff
      auto
      fill flash
      slow sync
      rear sync
      wireless
      Auto
      Auto/Red-Eye Reduction
      Forced On
      Forced On/Red-Eye Reduction
      Off
      Slow Sync
      Slow Sync/Red-Eye Reduction
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/4000 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionShoe Mount
      Exposure Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, 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
      DXO Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70
      DxO Low Light ISO3204
      DxO Color Depth25.8
      DxO Dynamic Range13.9
      DxO Overall Score97
      Video Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70
      Internal Recording ModesAVCHD/MP4/XAVC S
      1920 x 1080p at 24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      1280 x 720
      1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps
      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
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264MPEG-4, AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10803840 x 2160
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo InputNo
      Power I/O1 x Micro-USB Input1 x Micro-USB Input
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output (Shared with Power Input)1 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 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II 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 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Physical Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70
      Dimensions113 x 65 x 72 mm (4.45 x 2.56 x 2.83")112 x 67 x 41 mm (4.41 x 2.64 x 1.61")
      Weight (inc. batteries)507 g (1.12 lb / 17.88 oz)322 g (0.71 lb / 11.36 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.9 x 6.2 x 5.7"5.3 x 5.05 x 2.65"
      Package Weight2.5 lb1.125 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70
      Battery PackNP-BX1
      Battery Life220 shots240 shots
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro DuoSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70
      Self TimerYes (2,5, 10 sec)Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
      Orientation Sensor
      Accessory Mount1x Hot Shoe
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System
      Included Accessories


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