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Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
80
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs

Canon SX410 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Launched February 2015
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Introduced April 2017
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS60
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS80
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Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Canon SX410 IS versus Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX410 IS (20MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was released 3 years earlier than the ZS70 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX410 IS grades versus the ZS70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Panasonic ZS70

 SX410 IS ZS70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Canon SX410 IS

 ZS70 SX410 IS 
IntroducedApril 2017February 2015Newer by 26 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Panasonic ZS70

 SX410 IS ZS70 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX410 IS provides physical dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS70 has measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX410 IS and the ZS70.

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX410 IS and ZS70 is 80 and 87 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The pic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX410 IS and ZS70.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos though you should always take the age of the cameras into account. The more aged SX410 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography features
47
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
54
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS70 Street photography factors
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
76
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
offers focus by touch
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography info
41
great zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
low frames per second (0.5 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (185 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
61
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography details
61
good resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery power (185 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
79
great battery pack (380 shots)
offers focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography details
49
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery power (185 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
62
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (380 shots)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Vlogging camera
29
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
74
really wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have external mic jack
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Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX410 IS and Panasonic ZS70
 Canon PowerShot SX410 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-02-06 2017-04-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD 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 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 0cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 0.5 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 325 grams (0.72 lb) 322 grams (0.71 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 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 185 images 380 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $199 $450