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Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic ZS3

Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
43 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
Portability
91 Imaging
33 Features
30 Overall
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Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic ZS3 Key Specs

Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
  • Announced March 2013
  • Older Model is Canon SX260 HS
  • Updated by Canon SX280 HS
Panasonic ZS3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ7
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Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX270 HS versus Panasonic ZS3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the ZS3 (10MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was brought out 3 years after the ZS3 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX270 HS matches up versus the ZS3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Panasonic ZS3

          

          

            
 SX270 HS ZS3 
AnnouncedMarch 2013May 2009More modern by 47 months
Manual focus  Dial exact focusing
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Canon SX270 HS

          

          

            
 ZS3 SX270 HS 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Panasonic ZS3

          

          

            
 SX270 HS ZS3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Lack of Touch friendly display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you are looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX270 HS has physical dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS3 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX270 HS versus Panasonic ZS3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX270 HS against the ZS3.
Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic ZS3 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX270 HS and ZS3 is 91 and 91 respectively.
Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic ZS3 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Generally, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The picture below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX270 HS and ZS3.
All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX270 HS to deliver extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger SX270 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

            Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic ZS3 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon SX270 HS
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS3
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 focusing manually
 provides face detection focus
 cannot use external flash
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
19
 no manual focus
 no manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Canon SX270 HS as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic ZS3 as a Street photography camera
61
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (233g)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
60
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (229 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX270 HS Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS3 Sports photography info
36
 great zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides tracking autofocus
 very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 not so great battery (210 per charge)
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX270 HS Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS3 Travel photography features
61
 lighter than average in class (233 grams)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (500mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 not so great battery (210 CIPA)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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 lighter than competitors in class (229g)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (25mm)
 great reach (300mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SX270 HS
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS3
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 focusing manually
 quite wide (25mm)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 not so great battery (210 shots)
 lack of Timelapse recording
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 fairly wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 no manual exposure
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX270 HS Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS3 Vlogging info
34
 quite wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than average in class (233 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 lack of external microphone support
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 fairly wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (229g)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have external mic jack
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Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX270 HS and Panasonic ZS3
 Canon PowerShot SX270 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX270 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ7
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-03-21 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 233g (0.51 lbs) 229g (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 210 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $284 $200