Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic ZS70
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![Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Canon-PowerShot-SX120-IS.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 SX120 IS vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-360mm (F2.8-4.3) lens
- 285g - 111 x 71 x 45mm
- Announced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
- Released April 2017
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
- Old Model is Panasonic ZS60
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS80
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Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview
Below, we will be looking at the Canon SX120 IS and Panasonic ZS70, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and ZS70 (20MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and ZS70 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.
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The SX120 IS was brought out 8 years before the ZS70 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX120 IS matches up versus the ZS70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic ZS70 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX120 IS Gallery and Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Panasonic ZS70
SX120 IS | ZS70 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Canon SX120 IS
ZS70 | SX120 IS | |||
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Released | April 2017 | ![]() | August 2009 | More modern by 93 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+810k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Panasonic ZS70
SX120 IS | ZS70 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurements |
Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX120 IS provides exterior dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS70 has measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX120 IS and Panasonic ZS70 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX120 IS and the ZS70.
![Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX120-IS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS70-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX120 IS and ZS70 is 87 and 87 respectively.
![Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX120-IS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS70-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX120 IS and ZS70.
As you can tell, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX120 IS due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic ZS70 will show greater detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged SX120 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
![Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX120-IS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS70-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX120-IS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS70-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
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 SX120 IS vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ90 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-08-19 | 2017-04-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 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 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-360mm (10.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-4.3 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,166k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Highest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/500 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 285 grams (0.63 lbs) | 322 grams (0.71 lbs) |
Dimensions | 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") | 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 photographs |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $249 | $450 |