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Olympus SP-570 UZ vs Panasonic ZS70

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Olympus SP-570 UZ

10 MP | 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) CCD Sensor

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20 MP | 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Olympus SP-570 UZ vs Panasonic ZS70 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing SP-570 UZ and ZS70, two Small Sensor Superzoom cameras from Olympus and Panasonic. Olympus SP-570 UZ was introduced to market in January 2008 and Panasonic ZS70 was launched in April 2017. As you can see, SP-570 UZ is 9 years older than ZS70. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Both cameras have 1/2.3" sensors but Olympus SP-570 UZ has a 10.0 MP and Panasonic ZS70 has a 20.0 MP resolution. We can expect this to be a close match up because both models are ranked amongst the best in Small Sensor Superzoom cameras. Out of 243 cameras in this class, Olympus SP-570 UZ is ranked #0 with an overall score of 50 and Panasonic ZS70 is ranked #2 with an overall score of 65.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Olympus SP-570 UZ and Panasonic ZS70 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Olympus SP-570 UZ Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2008-01-22
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" CCD Sensor
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • 26-520 mm F2.8-4.5 Zoom Lens
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 2.7" Fixed Type Screen
  • Electronic viewfinder
  • 1 fps continuous shooting
  • 640 x 480 video resolution
  • 405g. 116 x 79 x 78 mm
  • Replaced Olympus SP-560 UZ Compare

Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2017-04-19
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 80 - 3200 ( expands to 6400)
  • 24-720 mm F3.3-6.4 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 1166k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 10.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 322g. 112 x 67 x 41 mm
  • Also known as Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Replaced Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 Compare

Olympus SP-570 UZ was replaced by Olympus SP-590 UZ. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus SP-570 UZ
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 (Lumix DC-TZ90)

Panasonic ZS70 was replaced by Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 (Lumix DC-TZ90)
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 vs Olympus SP-570 UZ

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Olympus SP-570 UZ and Panasonic ZS70 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Olympus SP-570 UZ over Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
External Flash Shoe Yes vs No Better for flash photography
Max ISO 6.400 vs 3.200 100% higher Max ISO
Number of Focus Points 143 vs 49 94 more focus points
Max Aperture - Wide 2.80 vs 3.30 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele 4.50 vs 6.40 faster lens at tele
Sensor Pixel Area 2.78µm2 vs 1.39µm2 100% larger pixel area
Reasons to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 over Olympus SP-570 UZ
Wireless Connection Built-In vs None Better connectivity
Articulating Screen Yes vs No Flexible shooting positions
Touch Screen Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
Face Detection Focus Yes vs No very handy for portraits
Max Sensor Resolution 20 MP vs 10 MP 100% more pixels
LCD Screen Size 3" vs 2.7" 0.3 inches larger display
LCD Screen Resolution 1.040k dots vs 230k dots 352% higher resolution screen
Continuous Shooting 10.0fps vs 1.0fps 9 fps faster
Weight 322 g vs 405 g 83 g lighter
Focal Length - Wide 24mm vs 26mm 2 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele 720mm vs 520mm 200 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom 30x vs 20× more flexible focal coverage
Flash Coverage 5.6m vs 4.5m 1.1m longer range
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 vs 640 x 480 Higher Resolution Video
AE Bracketing Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Selfie Friendly LCD Yes vs No Rotate LCD for taking Selfies
4K Photo Mode Yes vs No Extract 8MP photos from 4K Video
Post Focus Mode Yes vs No Change focus point after taking a shot
Smartphone_remote control Yes vs No Remote control your camera with a smartphone
Common Strengths of Olympus SP-570 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Image Stabilization Sensor-shift vs Optical All the lenses are stabilized
Built-in Flash Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Viewfinder Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Electronic) Better framing and control
RAW Support Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Manual Focusing Yes vs Yes both have manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure Yes vs Yes better exposure control
Timelapse Recording Yes vs Yes creative shooting
Focal Length - Tele 520mm vs 720mm Very good Telezoom
Common Weaknesses of Olympus SP-570 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Environmental Sealing No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
Olympus SP-570 UZ vs Panasonic ZS70: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Olympus SP-570 UZ and Panasonic ZS70 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions.

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Olympus SP-570 UZ and Panasonic ZS70. Panasonic ZS70 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 4mm narrower, 12mm shorter and 37mm thinner than Olympus SP-570 UZ.



Here is the back view size comparison of Olympus SP-570 UZ and Panasonic ZS70.


Olympus SP-570 UZ vs Panasonic ZS70 Detailed Size Comparison

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Panasonic ZS70 is significantly lighter (83g ) than the Olympus SP-570 UZ which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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ZS70
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Max
Thickness Comparison

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SP-570 UZ
ZS70
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Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Olympus SP-570 UZ nor Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 (Lumix DC-TZ90) provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Panasonic ZS70's 3" LCD screen is slightly larger than Olympus SP-570 UZ's 2.7" screen.

In addition to the size advantage, Panasonic ZS70 LCD screen also has a Tilting feature where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over the head levels. On the other hand, Olympus SP-570 UZ has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to ZS70.
Olympus SP-570 UZ vs Panasonic ZS70: Sensor Comparison

Olympus SP-570 UZ has a 10.0MP 1/2.3" (6.08 x 4.56 mm ) sized CCD sensor . On the other hand, Panasonic ZS70 has a 20.0MP 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features Venus Engine processor.

Panasonic ZS70's sensor provides 10MP more than Olympus SP-570 UZ's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.

Below you can see the SP-570 UZ and ZS70 sensor size comparison.

Olympus SP-570 UZ vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Size Comparison


Olympus SP-570 UZ and Panasonic ZS70 have almost the same sensor size so none of them has any significant advantage over other in providing control over depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Olympus SP-570 UZ vs Panasonic ZS70 Lens Specs Comparison

Olympus SP-570 UZ features a 26-520 mm F2.8-4.5 20× zoom lens whereas Panasonic ZS70 features a 24-720 mm F3.3-6.4 30x zoom lens.

Panasonic ZS70 has 2mm wider coverage than the Olympus SP-570 UZ. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f2.80, Olympus SP-570 UZ is faster at widest end. On the tele end, Panasonic ZS70 has 200mm longer telezoom reach than the Olympus SP-570 UZ. However, with a max aperture of f4.50, Olympus SP-570 UZ is faster at widest end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

SP-570 UZ
ZS70
Widest - Ricoh WG-M1
Average
Telezoom

Compact Cameras

SP-570 UZ
ZS70
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

SP-570 UZ
ZS70
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

SP-570 UZ
ZS70
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
Average
What types of Photography are Olympus SP-570 UZ and Panasonic ZS70 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Olympus SP-570 UZ and Panasonic ZS70 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Olympus SP-570 UZ for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Panasonic ZS70 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No External Flash Shoe
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Read the details

Olympus SP-570 UZ for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

Panasonic ZS70 for Street Photography

EXCELLENT
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
26 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
Read the details
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3 sensor
Read the details

Olympus SP-570 UZ for Sports Photography

POOR

Panasonic ZS70 for Sports Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
143 Focus Points
520 mm Tele Lens
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 1.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Read the details
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
49 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
720 mm Tele Lens
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No External Flash Shoe
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.40
Read the details

Olympus SP-570 UZ for Daily Photography

GOOD

Panasonic ZS70 for Daily Photography

GOOD
RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
20.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
405g
Body Thickness 78mm
Read the details
RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
30.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3 sensor
322g
Body Thickness 41mm
Read the details

Olympus SP-570 UZ for Landscape Photography

POOR

Panasonic ZS70 for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
26 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details


Olympus SP-570 UZ vs Panasonic ZS70: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Olympus SP-570 UZ and Panasonic ZS70, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Olympus SP-570 UZ and Panasonic ZS70 scores compare:

Olympus SP-570 UZ
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #0 out of 474 in Compact cameras
Ranked #0 out of 1190 in all Cameras
Panasonic ZS70
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #3 out of 474 in Compact cameras
Ranked #212 out of 1190 in all Cameras

Panasonic ZS70 has a higher Overall Score than the Olympus SP-570 UZ. It also has more features, more compact body and offers higher value for the money. But there is one area that ZS70 trails behind the SP-570 UZ: Imaging
If image quality is the most important aspect in a camera, choose the Olympus SP-570 UZ. If not, we recommend the Panasonic ZS70.

Olympus SP-570 UZ
Olympus SP-570 UZ

Panasonic ZS70
Panasonic ZS70
$297.99

Panasonic ZS70 vs Olympus SP-570 UZ Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Olympus SP-570 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Announced 2008-01-22 2017-04-19
Body Type Compact Compact
Sensor
Type CCD BSI-CMOS
Size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Dimensions 6.08 x 4.56 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area 27.72mm2 28.07mm2
Megapixels 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Max Resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Max Native Light sensitivity 6,400 ISO 3,200 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity - 6400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 50 ISO 80 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 143 49
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 26-520 mm (20×) 24-720 mm (30x)
Max Aperture F2.8-4.5 F3.3-6.4
Macro Focus Range 1cm 3cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Tilting
Size 2.7" 3"
Resolution 230k dots 1,040k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution n/a 1,166k dots
Viewfinder Coverage n/a 100%
Viewfinder Magnification n/a 0.46
Photography Features
Max Shutter Speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Sensor-shift Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 4.50 m (ISO 200) 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 1.0 fps 10.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 640 x 480 3840 x 2160
Video Formats n/a MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 405g 322g
Dimensions 116 x 79 x 78mm 112 x 67 x 41mm
Battery Life n/a 380 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score 28 not tested
DxO Color Depth 18.4 not tested
DxO Dynamic Range 10.0 not tested
DxO Low Light ISO 72 not tested
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