Panasonic DC-ZS70 / DC-TZ90 vs Nikon W300 — Which Is Better?
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Panasonic · Compact · 20 MP · 1/2.3” · 4K video
Panasonic DC-ZS70 / DC-TZ90
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Nikon · Compact · 16 MP · 1/2.3” · 4K video
Nikon W300
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| General | ||
Read the General ComparisonGeneralThe Panasonic DC-ZS70 / DC-TZ90 and the Nikon W300 are both compact cameras released in 2017, but they suit different trips. The ZS70 is a pocket travel camera for sightseeing and everyday photography. The W300 is an outdoor and adventure design, with a weather-sealed body for trail and beach days that involve rain, spray and dust. The W300 is also the lighter carry, at 231 g versus 322 g, and slimmer at 29 mm deep against 41 mm. Both bodies measure about 112 mm long. | ||
Released ⓘRefers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale. |
2017 | 2017 |
Announcement date ⓘRefers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera. |
April 19, 2017 | May 31, 2017 |
| Camera type |  Compact | Compact |
| Camera size | 112 x 67 x 41 mm | 112 x 66 x 29 mm |
| Camera weight | 322 g | 231 g |
| Optics | 61/100 | 52/100 |
Read the Optics ComparisonOpticsThe ZS70 is the stronger choice for travel photography, giving more room to crop distant subjects with 20 MP against the W300's 16. Its 49 autofocus points cover far more of the frame than the W300's single point, and its 10 fps top burst rate beats 7 for fleeting moments. Both use a 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor with a fixed lens, and both offer stabilisation, so handheld shots are an option on either. The ZS70 adds an electronic viewfinder for eye-level framing, while the W300 has none and relies on its rear screen. The W300 counters with a 1/4000 second top shutter speed, twice the ZS70's 1/2000, for strong light on snow or water. | ||
Megapixels ⓘThe higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture. |
20 MP050 | 16 MP050 |
Image resolution ⓘImage resolution is measured in pixels and megapixels, width by height. The higher the number, the higher its resolution. |
5184 x 3888 | 4608 x 3456 |
Sensor type ⓘThe camera sensor captures light and records the image. Sensors vary in physical size, the number of pixels, and quality. |
CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size ⓘThe sensor size contributes to the overall quality as well as the dynamic and tonal range a camera can capture. As a rule of thumb, the more surface there is to read the light, the more information it will capture. |
6.17 x 4.55 | 6.17 x 4.55 |
Sensor format ⓘRefers to the most commonly used sensor sizes. |
 1/2.3” | 1/2.3” |
Continuous shooting ⓘThe number of sequential frames per second the camera can write to the memory card when shooting in burst or continuous mode. |
10 fps045 | 7 fps045 |
Lens mount ⓘThe lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras. |
Fixed | Fixed |
Image processor ⓘThe image processor in the camera converts the information collected on the sensor for digital storage on the memory card. |
Venus Engine | Unspecified |
Aspect ratio ⓘThe aspect ratio refers to the proportional difference between width and height. The most popular aspect ratios are 3:2 and 4:3. |
 3:2 |  4:3 |
Min ISO ⓘRefers to the lowest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Lower ISO are less sensitive to light but make a cleaner image. |
8030200 | 12530200 |
Max ISO ⓘRefers to the highest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Higher ISO is necessary for low-light situations or night photography, but higher ISOs often introduce grain or noise. |
32003003280000 | 16003003280000 |
Min ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
8030200 | 10030200 |
Max ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
64003003280000 | 64003003280000 |
Minimum shutter speed ⓘThe minimum shutter speed will tell you the longest exposure your camera can take without using an external accessory. |
444080 | 144080 |
Max shutter speed ⓘThe maximum shutter speed tells you the length inside 1 second the camera will capture. These can sometimes be extended with accessories such as extra external batteries. |
200080032000 | 400080032000 |
Autofocus points ⓘAutofocus points show where the camera is focusing graphically as squares or brackets in Live View or on an electronic viewfinder. These points are also used for light meter readings. |
490300 | 10300 |
In-body stabilisation ⓘIn-body Stabilization means the camera has a certain technology embedded that counteracts camera shake. |
 Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder type ⓘThe viewfinder type is either electronic or optical. Electronic viewfinders will have a small screen in the viewfinder. Optical viewfinders will use prisms and mirrors to look through the lens. |
Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder dots | 116600009900000 | N/A |
| Video | 83/100 | 91/100 |
Read the Video ComparisonVideoSlow motion is where the W300 pulls ahead, offering a 120 fps frame rate against 60 on the ZS70, so fast action stretches further in playback. Both top out at 4K resolution, record in MPEG-4 or MOV, and offer built-in timelapse for clouds, tides or sunsets. | ||
Video ⓘIndicates if this camera is capable of recording video. |
 Yes | Yes |
Max video resolution ⓘThe best resolution this camera can capture video in. Modern cameras can capture up to 8K video. |
 4K | 4K |
Max video format ⓘVideo resolution measured by the greatest number of pixels possible in each frame, width by height. A higher resolution means more detail or clarity in your video. |
3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 |
Max video frame rate ⓘHow many frames per second your video will capture. Most cameras have options for multiple frame rates, depending on the resolution you shoot in. For a general video, 24p or 30p is the standard, but more serious filmmakers may need a higher frame rate for creative effect. |
60 fps | 120 fps |
Timelapse built in ⓘA built in time-lapse mode will allow continuous shooting throughout a prolonged period of time to be compressed into a sped up video. |
 Yes | Yes |
Video file format ⓘDifferent cameras can record in various video file formats. The File format you record in can impact how you edit and use the files. |
MPEG-4, MOV | MPEG-4, MOV |
| Features | 70/100 | 68/100 |
Read the Features ComparisonFeaturesThe W300 is the better companion on a hike or sail, with built-in GPS to geotag your photos and an external flash option for stronger lighting. The ZS70 answers with a tilting, touch-sensitive screen for waist-level and selfie framing, plus a built-in flash for quick fill light. The ZS70's display is also finer, at 1,040,000 dots against 921,000, for crisper playback and menus. Both offer Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for transferring photos to a phone. | ||
Builtin flash ⓘA built-in flash will often be positioned right above the lens. This will automatically pop up when you activate it. |
 Yes | No |
External flash ⓘExternal flashes are often connected through a hot shoe at the top of a camera, or a cable at the side of the camera. |
No |  Yes |
GPS ⓘGPS features in a camera will include location metadata to each of your photographs. |
No |  Yes |
Weather sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. |
No |  Yes |
| Screen type | LCD | TFT LCD |
Touch screen ⓘTouchscreen allows you to change camera settings and access menus with a swipe of your finger, instead of using buttons. |
 Yes | No |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen dots ⓘScreen dots indicate the resolution of the LCD screen by including each sub pixel. |
10400001150001500000 | 9210001150001500000 |
Flip screen ⓘA flip screen (or articulating screen) is a second screen which can flip out from the side or top of the camera. This rotating screen allows you more freedom to take photos at different angles. |
 Yes | No |
Live view ⓘLive View feature allows you to see a continuous live video of what is being seen through your lens. |
 Yes | Yes |
Wi-Fi ⓘBuilt-in Wi-Fi allows you to connect your camera and share images wirelessly. |
 Yes | Yes |
Bluetooth ⓘBluetooth capabilities allow you wireless control of your camera with other external devices. |
 Yes | Yes |
| Storage & battery | 35/100 | 16/100 |
Read the Storage & battery ComparisonStorage and BatteryThe ZS70 carries the longer rated battery life, at 380 shots against 280 for the W300. It also charges over USB, so a power bank can top it up between stops, while the W300 does not support USB charging. Neither camera has a second card slot. The W300's slot is UHS-I compatible and backed by internal storage, useful if a card fills mid-trip, while the ZS70 accepts standard SD, SDHC and SDXC cards. | ||
| Memory card | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I compatible), Internal Storage |
| Dual memory card slots | ✗ | ✗ |
| Battery type | DMW-BLG10 | EN-EL12 |
Battery life ⓘApproximately how long this cameras battery will last measured by how many photographs you will be able to take. |
380 shots1505000 | 280 shots1505000 |
| USB charging |  Yes | No |
Read: Verdict
Verdict
Pick the W300 for photography in weather, spray or rough terrain. Its weather sealing, GPS tagging, lighter body and 120 fps slow-motion rate are built for the outdoors. Choose the ZS70 for city breaks and sightseeing. Its extra resolution for cropping, electronic viewfinder, tilting touch screen, 380-shot rating and USB charging serve a full day of varied shooting.