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Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
64 Imaging
33 Features
53 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87 Imaging
47 Features
70 Overall
56

Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic ZS70 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 ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Introduced April 2017
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS60
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS80
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Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and ZS70 (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was announced 9 years earlier than the ZS70 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the SX1 IS matches up against the ZS70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Panasonic ZS70

		

		

			
 SX1 IS ZS70 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Canon SX1 IS

		

		

			
 ZS70 SX1 IS 
IntroducedApril 2017March 2009Newer by 98 months
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Panasonic ZS70

		

		

			
 SX1 IS ZS70 
Manual focus  Very accurate focus
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX1 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") having a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS70 has specifications of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic ZS70 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SX1 IS against the ZS70.
Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX1 IS and ZS70 is 64 and 87 respectively.
Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The pic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX1 IS and ZS70.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic ZS70 to offer extra detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX1 IS Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography features
46
 focusing manually
 above average flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
 includes face detection focusing
 saves RAW files
 low MP (10MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
54
 has manual focus
 MP count decent (20MP)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 saves RAW files
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
 Canon SX1 IS as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic ZS70 as a Street photography camera
56
 fully articulated screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW files
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 heavier than competition in class (615g)
76
 tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW files
 has focus by touch
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX1 IS Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography details
33
 excellent zoom range (28-560mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 slow fps (4.0 fps)
 low MP (10 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
61
 incredible zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (20MP)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 good battery (380 CIPA)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX1 IS Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography info
52
 flash built-in
 selfie friendly screen
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 long zoom (560mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 heavier than competition in class (615 grams)
 low MP (10 megapixels)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
79
 good battery (380 per charge)
 has focus by touch
 MP count decent (20MP)
 flash built-in
 display is selfie friendly
 really wide (24mm)
 long zoom (720mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography features
44
 focusing manually
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (2.8")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW files
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 low MP (10 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of Time Lapse function
62
 has manual focus
 really wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (20 megapixels)
 saves RAW files
 good battery (380 per charge)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SX1 IS as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic ZS70 as a Vlogging camera
57
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 selfie friendly screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 lack of external mic support
 heavier than competition in class (615 grams)
74
 really wide (24mm)
 display is selfie friendly
 touch screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 does not have external microphone port
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Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Panasonic ZS70
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-03-27 2017-04-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS 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 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 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 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Number of focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 0cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.8 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 5.20 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash sync 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 615 gr (1.36 lb) 322 gr (0.71 lb)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 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 - 380 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $600 $450