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Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs

Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 223g - 106 x 62 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Replaced the Canon SX210 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX240 HS
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Revealed April 2017
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS60
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS80
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Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Canon SX230 HS versus Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and ZS70 (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was announced 6 years prior to the ZS70 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX230 HS grades vs the ZS70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Panasonic ZS70

 SX230 HS ZS70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Canon SX230 HS

 ZS70 SX230 HS 
RevealedApril 2017July 2011Newer by 70 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k461kSharper display (+579k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Panasonic ZS70

 SX230 HS ZS70 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size

Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX230 HS has outside measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS70 has proportions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX230 HS and the ZS70.

Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX230 HS and ZS70 is 91 and 87 respectively.

Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The pic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX230 HS and ZS70.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS70 to offer extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged SX230 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography advice
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focusing manually
has face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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has manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Street photography details
Panasonic ZS70 Street photography details
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (223 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
76
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
provides touch focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX230 HS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (210 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery pack (380 shots)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography info
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lighter than competition in class (223 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long reach (392mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery life (210 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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good battery pack (380 shots)
provides touch focus
MP count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography factors
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focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery life (210 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
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has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging details
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reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (223 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic socket
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rather wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no external microphone socket
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Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and Panasonic ZS70
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX230 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-07-19 2017-04-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech PureColor II TG TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 223g (0.49 lbs) 322g (0.71 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 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 210 shots 380 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L -
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/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $399 $450