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Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
86 Imaging
38 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87 Imaging
47 Features
70 Overall
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Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Launched May 2012
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX130 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX160 IS
Panasonic ZS70
(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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS60
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS80
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Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Canon SX150 IS versus Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the SX150 IS (14MP) and ZS70 (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was announced 6 years prior to the ZS70 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX150 IS scores vs the ZS70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Panasonic ZS70

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Canon SX150 IS

		

		

			
 ZS70 SX150 IS 
ReleasedApril 2017May 2012Newer by 60 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Panasonic ZS70

		

		

			
 SX150 IS ZS70 
Focus manually  Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are looking to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX150 IS provides physical dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") along with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS70 has proportions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX150 IS versus Panasonic ZS70 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SX150 IS versus the ZS70.
Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX150 IS and ZS70 is 86 and 87 respectively.
Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The pic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX150 IS and ZS70.
All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic ZS70 to provide you with more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged SX150 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography highlights
42
 manual focus
 MP count decent (14MP)
 provides face detect autofocus
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
54
 focusing manually
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 offers face detect autofocus
 saves RAW formats
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Street photography features
Panasonic ZS70 Street photography features
59
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others in class (306 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
76
 tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW formats
 includes focus by touch
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography advice
40
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery power (130 CIPA)
 does not have phase detect autofocus
61
 great zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 offers tracking focus
 great battery (380 per charge)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography details
64
 lighter than others in class (306g)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (28mm)
 great zoom (336mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 terrible battery power (130 shots)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
79
 great battery (380 CIPA)
 includes focus by touch
 good megapixels (20MP)
 flash built-in
 selfie friendly screen
 quite wide (24mm)
 long reach (720mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography info
46
 manual focus
 pretty wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 terrible battery power (130 CIPA)
 does not have Time Lapse function
62
 focusing manually
 quite wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (20MP)
 saves RAW formats
 great battery (380 per charge)
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging highlights
31
 pretty wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect autofocus
 lighter than others in class (306g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have mic port
74
 quite wide (24mm)
 selfie friendly screen
 touch screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect autofocus
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 does not have mic socket
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Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Panasonic ZS70
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-05-14 2017-04-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
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 1 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 306 grams (0.67 lbs) 322 grams (0.71 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" 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 130 pictures 380 pictures
Form of battery AA 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/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $249 $450