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Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
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Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs

Canon SX240 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 224g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Old Model is Canon SX230 HS
  • Later Model is Canon SX260 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
  • Announced April 2017
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS60
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS80
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Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and ZS70 (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was brought out 6 years earlier than the ZS70 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX240 HS matches up against the ZS70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Panasonic ZS70

 SX240 HS ZS70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Canon SX240 HS

 ZS70 SX240 HS 
AnnouncedApril 2017February 2012More modern by 63 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k461kSharper display (+579k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Panasonic ZS70

 SX240 HS ZS70 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size

Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX240 HS has exterior measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS70 has specifications of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX240 HS versus the ZS70.

Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX240 HS and ZS70 is 91 and 87 respectively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX240 HS and ZS70.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS70 to resolve more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged SX240 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography advice
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has manual focus
has face detect focusing
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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you can focus manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (224g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
76
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
provides focus via touch
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography features
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amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (230 shots)
no phase detect AF
61
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
great battery life (380 CIPA)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX240 HS
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS70
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lighter than others (224 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery (230 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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great battery life (380 per charge)
provides focus via touch
decent MP (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography information
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has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery (230 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (380 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging information
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rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (224 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
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rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of mic support
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Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and Panasonic ZS70
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-02-07 2017-04-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-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 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
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
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 mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.8 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 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (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
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 224 gr (0.49 pounds) 322 gr (0.71 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 61 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 230 shots 380 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L -
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 Single Single
Cost at release $0 $450