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Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic ZS70 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
  • Announced June 2010
  • Succeeded the Canon SX200 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX230 HS
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
  • Announced April 2017
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS60
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS80
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Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon SX210 IS and Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the SX210 IS (14MP) and ZS70 (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was launched 7 years prior to the ZS70 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX210 IS scores vs the ZS70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Panasonic ZS70

 SX210 IS ZS70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Canon SX210 IS

 ZS70 SX210 IS 
AnnouncedApril 2017June 2010Fresher by 83 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Panasonic ZS70

 SX210 IS ZS70 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX210 IS features physical measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS70 has dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX210 IS and Panasonic ZS70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX210 IS and the ZS70.

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX210 IS and ZS70 is 90 and 87 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The photograph here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX210 IS and ZS70.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic ZS70 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older SX210 IS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography information
38
focusing manually
MP count good (14MP)
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
54
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Street photography info
Panasonic ZS70 Street photography info
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (220 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
76
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Sports photography camera
43
excellent zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
61
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX210 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS70
68
lighter than others in class (220 grams)
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long zoom (392mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
79
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
boasts focus by touch
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Landscape photography camera
48
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
62
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging advice
30
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (220 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
74
fairly wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of external microphone port
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Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Panasonic ZS70
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-06-16 2017-04-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 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 data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 220 gr (0.49 lb) 322 gr (0.71 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
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