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Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic FZ70

Portability
64 Imaging
37 Features
42 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
Portability
63 Imaging
40 Features
53 Overall
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Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic FZ70 Key Specs

Canon SX30 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 601g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
  • Announced September 2010
  • Old Model is Canon SX20 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX40 HS
Panasonic FZ70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
  • Released July 2013
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Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic FZ70 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic FZ70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the FZ70 (16MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was introduced 3 years before the FZ70 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX30 IS matches up against the FZ70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Panasonic FZ70

					

					

						
 SX30 IS FZ70 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Canon SX30 IS

					

					

						
 FZ70 SX30 IS 
ReleasedJuly 2013September 2010Fresher by 34 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Panasonic FZ70

					

					

						
 SX30 IS FZ70 
Focus manually  Very precise focus
Touch friendly screen  Neither includes Touch friendly screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic FZ70 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX30 IS features outer dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") along with a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ70 has proportions of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic FZ70 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SX30 IS against the FZ70.
Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic FZ70 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX30 IS and FZ70 is 64 and 63 respectively.
Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic FZ70 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic FZ70 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The visual here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX30 IS and FZ70.
All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic FZ70 to offer you extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older SX30 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

						Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic FZ70 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX30 IS Portrait photography info
Panasonic FZ70 Portrait photography info
42
 you can focus manually
 good megapixels (14MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
56
 you can focus manually
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 features face detection focusing
 exports RAW files
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon SX30 IS
Street photography with Panasonic FZ70
49
 screen articulates fully
 image stabilization (Optical)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 heavier than average in class (601g)
49
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW files
 fixed screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 heavier than average (606g)
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX30 IS Sports photography information
Panasonic FZ70 Sports photography information
43
 excellent zoom range (24-840mm  35.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (14MP)
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
55
 long zoom range (20-1200mm  60.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 better than average battery power (400 shots)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX30 IS Travel photography advice
Panasonic FZ70 Travel photography advice
58
 good megapixels (14MP)
 has built in flash
 selfie friendly display
 quite wide (24mm)
 long zoom (840mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 heavier than average in class (601 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
55
 better than average battery power (400 per charge)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 flash built-in
 really wide (20mm)
 great zoom (1200mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 heavier than average (606g)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Canon SX30 IS Landscape photography features
Panasonic FZ70 Landscape photography features
41
 you can focus manually
 quite wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (14MP)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 lack of Time Lapse function
54
 you can focus manually
 really wide (20mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 exports RAW files
 better than average battery power (400 per charge)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX30 IS Vlogging features
Panasonic FZ70 Vlogging features
50
 quite wide (24mm)
 selfie friendly display
 image stabilization (Optical)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of external mic socket
 heavier than average in class (601g)
26
 really wide (20mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 missing external mic port
 heavier than average (606 grams)
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Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic FZ70 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and Panasonic FZ70
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-09-14 2013-07-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen technology - TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 6.80 m 13.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (50i/60i, 25p/30p), 1280 x 720p (50p/60p or 25p/30p), 640 x 480 (25p/30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 601 gr (1.32 pounds) 606 gr (1.34 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 41
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 171
Other
Battery life - 400 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-7L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $400 $300