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Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FZ70

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FZ70 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Succeeded the Canon SX200 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX230 HS
Panasonic FZ70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
  • Revealed July 2013
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Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FZ70 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FZ70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the FZ70 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was launched 4 years before the FZ70 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX210 IS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX210 IS scores versus the FZ70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Panasonic FZ70

 SX210 IS FZ70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Canon SX210 IS

 FZ70 SX210 IS 
RevealedJuly 2013June 2010More modern by 37 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Panasonic FZ70

 SX210 IS FZ70 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FZ70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX210 IS has exterior dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ70 has specifications of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") having a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX210 IS compared to the FZ70.

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FZ70 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX210 IS and FZ70 is 90 and 63 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FZ70 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FZ70 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The pic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX210 IS and FZ70.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic FZ70 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged SX210 IS will be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FZ70 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ70 as a Portrait photography camera
38
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW files
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Street photography details
Panasonic FZ70 Street photography details
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (220 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
49
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than average (606g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Sports photography info
Panasonic FZ70 Sports photography info
43
great zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
55
great zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ70 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competitors in class (220g)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (392mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
55
better than average battery power (400 shots)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (20mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (606g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography details
Panasonic FZ70 Landscape photography details
48
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
54
manual focus
quite wide (20mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (400 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX210 IS
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ70
30
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (220g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
26
quite wide (20mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have mic support
heavier than average (606 grams)
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Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FZ70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Panasonic FZ70
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-06-16 2013-07-18
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 13.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 220 gr (0.49 lb) 606 gr (1.34 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 41
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 171
Other
Battery life - 400 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $226 $300