Nikon D7500 vs Panasonic ZS70

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Nikon D7500 vs Panasonic ZS70

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APS-C 369.0mm²
20.9 megapixels
ISO 100 - 51,200

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

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Succeeded by the Panasonic ZS80
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Differences

Nikon D7500 advantages over Panasonic ZS70

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.22 vs 1.19 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

950 vs 380 shots
Capture more photos
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
More viewfinder magnification
0.63x vs 0.46x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Bigger RAW buffer
47 vs 10 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
1638400 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Panasonic ZS70 advantages over Nikon D7500

Less expensive
$298* vs $897
Save money for lenses or accessories
Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Thinner
41 mm vs 72 mm
Thinner
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/250 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Faster JPEG shooting
10.0 fps vs 8.2 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
10.0 fps vs 8.2 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/8000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility

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Review Excerpt

New carbon fiber body is light, compact and very comfortable; Same excellent image quality as the flagship D500; Quick 8.2 frames per second burst shooting with generous buffer; Very fast, accurate autofocus; Tilting touch-screen display; Very good battery life; Records ultra high-def 4K and 60fps Full HD too.
Only a single flash card slot; Doesn't support portrait / battery grip accessories; No rear infrared receiver any more; non-CPU AI lenses will be manual only; 4K video comes with a heavy crop; Movie AF is prone to hunting, Extended ISO sensitivities are a gimmick.
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The Competition

Compared to Nikon D7200

Nikon D7500

Nikon D7200

$797
APS-C

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

$1021
APS-C

NFC
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon D7500 vs Nikon D7200

Panasonic ZS70

Nikon D7200

$348
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$1021
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

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Compared to Canon 80D

Nikon D7500

Canon 80D

$797
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Fast startup

$935
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
NFC

Compare Nikon D7500 vs Canon 80D

Panasonic ZS70

Canon 80D

$348
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Less expensive

$935
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

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Compared to Pentax K-70

Nikon D7500

Pentax K-70

$797
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$597
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

Compare Nikon D7500 vs Pentax K-70

Panasonic ZS70

Pentax K-70

$348
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

$597
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

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Compared to Canon 77D

Nikon D7500

Canon 77D

$797
APS-C

Larger sensor
Shoot 4K video

$550
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
NFC

Compare Nikon D7500 vs Canon 77D

Panasonic ZS70

Canon 77D

$348
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Less expensive

$550
APS-C

Larger sensor
Tilt-swivel screen

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Compared to Canon SX730 HS

Nikon D7500

Canon SX730 HS

$797
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$399
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

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Panasonic ZS70

Canon SX730 HS

$348
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Less expensive

$399
1/2.3 inch

NFC
Built-in Bluetooth

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