Sony DSC-WX300/W 18 MP Digital Camera
Score: 82/100
Panasonic Lumix ZS70
Score: 88/100Rankings
The Panasonic LUMIX ZS70S blends a 30× zoom, 4K video, and a high-resolution EVF into a pocket-sized body, making it a versatile travel and vlog camera. Its small sensor and lack of external mic keep it from being a professional tool, but it offers strong stabilization and creative 4K Photo modes.
The Sony WX300 delivers a powerful 20× optical zoom and Wi-Fi in a pocket-sized body, making it a solid travel companion for daylight shooting. Its small sensor, however, hampers low-light capability and the camera is now discontinued.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
18.2 MP | 20.3 MPbest | |
0.435 inchesbest | 0.43 inches | |
20 x | 30 xbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 3.5 f | 3.3 fbest |
12,800 ISObest | 6,400 ISO | |
1,080 pbest | — | |
10 fpsbest | 10 fpsbest | |
500 shotsbest | 380 shots |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Image Quality(5) | ||
Megapixels (MP) | 18.2 MP | 20.3 MP |
Sensor Size (inches) | 1/2.3 inches | 0.43 inches |
Optical Zoom (x) | 20 x | 30 x |
Maximum Aperture (f) | 3.5 f | 3.3 f |
Maximum ISO (ISO) | 12800 ISO | 6400 ISO |
Video(1) | ||
Video Resolution (p) | 1080 p | 3840x2160 p |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (shots) (shots) | 500 shots | 380 shots |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 166 g | 322 g |
Display(1) | ||
Screen Resolution (dots) | 460800 dots | 1040000 dots |
Connectivity(1) | ||
USB Port Type | Micro USB | Micro-USB |
Features(1) | ||
Autofocus System | Multi‑Point AF | Hybrid DFD |
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Professional reviewers praised the WX300 for its impressive zoom range, Wi-Fi functionality and compact size, but noted the tiny 1/2.3-type sensor hampers image quality in low-light and at high ISO settings.
Historical users appreciated the portability and zoom, while many expressed disappointment with noise and softness in dim environments.
“Exceptionally long 30× zoom in a compact body.”
“The 4K video quality is excellent for travel vlogs.”
“Wish it had a mic jack for better audio.”
CameraDecision and Filmtools rank the ZS70S as a top-tier travel zoom, praising its 30× optical zoom, 4K video, high-resolution EVF and tilting screen, while noting sensor size and lack of mic input as trade-offs.
Users love the massive zoom, 5-axis stabilization and selfie-friendly screen, but often mention low-light image quality, the tiny EVF and missing external mic as drawbacks.
