• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 20.3 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 720.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 3000.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Panasonic ZS70 advantages over Nikon P1000

  • Less expensive
    $298 vs $997
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Slower slow-motion
    240 fps vs 120 fps
    Supports slower slow-mo
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 380 vs 250 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Thinner
    41 mm vs 181 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    322g vs 1415g
    Lighter weight
  • More pixels
    20.3 vs 16.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    10.0 fps vs 7.1 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Faster RAW shooting
    10.0 fps vs 7.1 fps
    Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
  • Bigger RAW buffer
    10 vs 7 shots
    Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
  • Faster shutter
    1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Nikon P1000 advantages over Panasonic ZS70

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.8 vs f/3.3
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • More telephoto lens reach
    3,000 mm vs 720 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Higher max flash sync
    1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Focus peaking
    Both provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Shoot 4K video
    Both provide
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • In-camera panoramas
    Both provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • RAW file ability
    Both provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Both provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

  • Record-breaking 24-3000mm optical zoom lens with surprisingly good optical performance; Good image quality at low ISOs; VR works well; Fast AF in good lighting; RAW image capture.

  • Tiny sensor struggles with low-light/high ISO image quality; Lens dims quickly as you zoom; Sluggish low-light AF; Underwhelming C-AF performance; Shallow buffer depth; Poor battery life.

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The Competition

Compared to Nikon P900

Panasonic ZS70
Nikon P900
  • $348
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Slower slow-motion
  • $597
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Panasonic ZS70 vs Nikon P900

Nikon P1000
Nikon P900
  • $1047
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • RAW file ability
  • $597
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Fast startup

Compare Nikon P1000 vs Nikon P900

Compared to Nikon A900

Panasonic ZS70
Nikon A900
  • $348
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Less expensive
  • $397
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • NFC
  • Built-in Bluetooth

Compare Panasonic ZS70 vs Nikon A900

Nikon P1000
Nikon A900
  • $1047
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $397
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • NFC

Compare Nikon P1000 vs Nikon A900

Compared to Canon SX730 HS

Panasonic ZS70
Canon SX730 HS
  • $348
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Less expensive
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • NFC
  • Built-in Bluetooth

Compare Panasonic ZS70 vs Canon SX730 HS

Nikon P1000
Canon SX730 HS
  • $1047
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • NFC

Compare Nikon P1000 vs Canon SX730 HS

Compared to Panasonic ZS80

Panasonic ZS70
Panasonic ZS80
  • $348
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $398
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • Shoots 24p video

Compare Panasonic ZS70 vs Panasonic ZS80

Nikon P1000
Panasonic ZS80
  • $1047
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $398
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Slower slow-motion

Compare Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic ZS80

Compared to Nikon P950

Panasonic ZS70
Nikon P950
  • $348
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Slower slow-motion
  • $797
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Panasonic ZS70 vs Nikon P950

Nikon P1000
Nikon P950
  • $1047
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer exposure
  • $797
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Lighter weight

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