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Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic FZ70

Portability
64 Imaging
33 Features
53 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
Portability
63 Imaging
40 Features
53 Overall
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Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic FZ70 Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
  • Released March 2009
Panasonic FZ70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
  • Launched July 2013
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Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic FZ70 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Canon SX1 IS versus Panasonic FZ70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and FZ70 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was announced 5 years before the FZ70 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX1 IS grades against the FZ70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Panasonic FZ70

		

		

			
 SX1 IS FZ70 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Canon SX1 IS

		

		

			
 FZ70 SX1 IS 
LaunchedJuly 2013March 2009More recent by 52 months
Screen dimension3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Panasonic FZ70

		

		

			
 SX1 IS FZ70 
Manual focus  More exact focus
Touch friendly screen  Missing Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic FZ70 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX1 IS features external measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") and a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ70 has measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX1 IS versus Panasonic FZ70 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX1 IS against the FZ70.
Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic FZ70 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX1 IS and FZ70 is 64 and 63 respectively.
Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic FZ70 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic FZ70 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The photograph here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX1 IS and FZ70.
All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic FZ70 to produce extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older SX1 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic FZ70 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon SX1 IS as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic FZ70 as a Portrait photography camera
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 has manual focus
 great flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
 supports face detection autofocus
 exports RAW files
 low resolution (10MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
56
 you can focus manually
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 supports face detect autofocus
 delivers RAW formats
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Canon SX1 IS Street photography features
Panasonic FZ70 Street photography features
56
 screen can move to multiple angles
 image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW files
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 more heavy than average in class (615g)
49
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW formats
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 heavier than others in class (606g)
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX1 IS Sports photography details
Panasonic FZ70 Sports photography details
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 excellent zoom range (28-560mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 slow fps (4.0 frames per second)
 low resolution (10MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
55
 long zoom range (20-1200mm  60.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon SX1 IS as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic FZ70 as a Travel photography camera
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 has built in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 relatively wide (28mm)
 long zoom (560mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 more heavy than average in class (615g)
 low resolution (10 megapixels)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
55
 better than average battery life (400 shots)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (20mm)
 long reach (1200mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 heavier than others in class (606 grams)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FZ70 Landscape photography advice
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 has manual focus
 relatively wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (2.8 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW files
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 low resolution (10MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 missing Timelapse recording
54
 you can focus manually
 rather wide (20mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 delivers RAW formats
 better than average battery life (400 per charge)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX1 IS Vlogging details
Panasonic FZ70 Vlogging details
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 relatively wide (28mm)
 display is selfie friendly
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 missing external microphone port
 more heavy than average in class (615g)
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 rather wide (20mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 does not have mic support
 heavier than others in class (606 grams)
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Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic FZ70 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Panasonic FZ70
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-03-27 2013-07-18
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen technology - TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 5.20 m 13.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (50i/60i, 25p/30p), 1280 x 720p (50p/60p or 25p/30p), 640 x 480 (25p/30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 615 gr (1.36 lb) 606 gr (1.34 lb)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 41
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 171
Other
Battery life - 400 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $600 $300