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Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
43 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87 Imaging
47 Features
70 Overall
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Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs

Canon SX280 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
  • Introduced March 2013
  • Old Model is Canon SX270 HS
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase 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
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS60
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS80
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Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and ZS70 (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX280 HS was launched 5 years earlier than the ZS70 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX280 HS scores versus the ZS70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Panasonic ZS70

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Canon SX280 HS

		

		

			
 ZS70 SX280 HS 
RevealedApril 2017March 2013More recent by 49 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k461kSharper screen (+579k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Panasonic ZS70

		

		

			
 SX280 HS ZS70 
Manually focus  Very exact focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX280 HS comes with exterior dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS70 has sizing of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the SX280 HS versus the ZS70.
Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX280 HS and ZS70 is 91 and 87 respectively.
Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX280 HS and ZS70.
Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic ZS70 to give more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older SX280 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX280 HS Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography information
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 you can focus manually
 provides face detect autofocus
 no external flash support
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
54
 you can focus manually
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 supports face detection autofocus
 saves RAW files
 can't use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Canon SX280 HS Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS70 Street photography factors
61
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (233 grams)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
76
 screen tilts
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW files
 has focus via touch
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX280 HS Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography highlights
36
 long zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides tracking focus
 very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 bad battery (210 per charge)
 has no phase detect autofocus
61
 great zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (20MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 great battery (380 shots)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon SX280 HS
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS70
61
 lighter than average in class (233g)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 long zoom (500mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 bad battery (210 shots)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
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 great battery (380 shots)
 has focus via touch
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 selfie friendly display
 quite wide (24mm)
 long zoom (720mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX280 HS Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography advice
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 you can focus manually
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 decent sized screen (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 bad battery (210 per charge)
 no Time Lapse recording
62
 you can focus manually
 quite wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (20MP)
 saves RAW files
 great battery (380 shots)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SX280 HS as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic ZS70 as a Vlogging camera
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 reasonably wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than average in class (233 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 no mic support
74
 quite wide (24mm)
 selfie friendly display
 touchscreen enabled
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection autofocus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 lack of external microphone jack
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Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX280 HS and Panasonic ZS70
 Canon PowerShot SX280 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX280 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-03-21 2017-04-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6 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 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
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
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    
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
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 distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 3.50 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options 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    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 233 grams (0.51 lb) 322 grams (0.71 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Type 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 feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $325 $450