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Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
65
Imaging
33
Features
39
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
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Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs

Canon SX10 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Refreshed by Canon SX20 IS
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS60
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS80
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Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Canon SX10 IS versus Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and ZS70 (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was introduced 9 years before the ZS70 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX10 IS scores against the ZS70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Panasonic ZS70

 SX10 IS ZS70 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Canon SX10 IS

 ZS70 SX10 IS 
RevealedApril 2017January 2009More recent by 100 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Panasonic ZS70

 SX10 IS ZS70 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX10 IS features exterior dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS70 has dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SX10 IS and the ZS70.

Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX10 IS and ZS70 is 65 and 87 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX10 IS and ZS70.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic ZS70 to offer you more detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older SX10 IS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/500 seconds)
has face detect focusing
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Street photography details
Panasonic ZS70 Street photography details
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screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than average in class (600 grams)
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tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
features focus by touch
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography information
33
excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery life (380 shots)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography details
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built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (560mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (600 grams)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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good battery life (380 per charge)
features focus by touch
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Landscape photography camera
34
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (380 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging information
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rather wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (600 grams)
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reasonably wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no external mic support
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Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Panasonic ZS70
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-15 2017-04-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
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)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 0cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes 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
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600g (1.32 pounds) 322g (0.71 pounds)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $275 $450