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Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
46
Features
70
Overall
55

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs

Canon SD1300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 91 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Also Known as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Revealed April 2017
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS60
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS80
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Canon SD1300 IS versus Panasonic ZS70, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and ZS70 (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was introduced 8 years prior to the ZS70 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SD1300 IS scores against the ZS70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Panasonic ZS70

 SD1300 IS ZS70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 ZS70 SD1300 IS 
RevealedApril 2017February 2010More recent by 87 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Panasonic ZS70

 SD1300 IS ZS70 

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1300 IS comes with exterior measurements of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS70 has dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Check out the Canon SD1300 IS versus Panasonic ZS70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SD1300 IS against the ZS70.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD1300 IS and ZS70 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The visual underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1300 IS and ZS70.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS70 to produce more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older SD1300 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography highlights
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
54
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
has face detect focus
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Street photography with Panasonic ZS70
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
76
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography info
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
60
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
good battery power (380 CIPA)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography info
58
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
79
good battery power (380 per charge)
offers focus via touch
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS70
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
62
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (380 per charge)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD1300 IS
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS70
29
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone support
74
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of microphone port
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Panasonic ZS70
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Alternate name IXUS 105 / IXY 200F Lumix DMC-TZ90
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-08 2017-04-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lb) 322 grams (0.71 lb)
Physical dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 380 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch - $450