Canon S200 vs Panasonic ZS70
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![Canon PowerShot S200 front Canon PowerShot S200 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-S200/Canon-S200-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS70/Panasonic-ZS70-front.jpg)
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Canon S200 vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 181g - 100 x 59 x 26mm
- Launched February 2014
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
- Launched April 2017
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ90
- Superseded the Panasonic ZS60
- Renewed by Panasonic ZS80
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Canon S200 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview
The following is a in depth comparison of the Canon S200 versus Panasonic ZS70, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the S200 (10MP) and ZS70 (20MP) and the S200 (1/1.7") and ZS70 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.
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The S200 was launched 4 years earlier than the ZS70 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S200 grades vs the ZS70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Canon S200 vs Panasonic ZS70 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The complete galleries are available at Canon S200 Gallery & Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Panasonic ZS70
S200 | ZS70 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Canon S200
ZS70 | S200 | |||
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Launched | April 2017 | ![]() | February 2014 | Newer by 38 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer display (+579k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon S200 and Panasonic ZS70
S200 | ZS70 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurement |
Canon S200 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon S200 enjoys outer measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS70 has proportions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).
Contrast the Canon S200 versus Panasonic ZS70 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the S200 versus the ZS70.
![Canon S200 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison Canon S200 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-S200-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS70-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S200 and ZS70 is 93 and 87 respectively.
![Canon S200 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison Canon S200 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-S200-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS70-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon S200 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S200 and ZS70.
As you can see, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S200 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic ZS70 will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged S200 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
![Canon S200 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison Canon S200 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-S200-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS70-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon S200 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon S200 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon S200 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-S200-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS70-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon S200 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot S200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 |
Alternative name | - | Lumix DMC-TZ90 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2014-02-21 | 2017-04-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 5 | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 461k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,166k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 181g (0.40 lbs) | 322g (0.71 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 59 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 pictures | 380 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $293 | $450 |