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Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
65 Imaging
36 Features
55 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX50 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87 Imaging
47 Features
70 Overall
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Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs

Canon SX50 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 595g - 123 x 87 x 106mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Older Model is Canon SX40 HS
  • New Model is Canon SX60 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
  • Introduced April 2017
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS60
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS80
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Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon SX50 HS versus Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and ZS70 (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was unveiled 5 years before the ZS70 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX50 HS grades versus the ZS70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the Panasonic ZS70

		

		

			
 SX50 HS ZS70 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Canon SX50 HS

		

		

			
 ZS70 SX50 HS 
IntroducedApril 2017January 2013Fresher by 51 months
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k461kCrisper screen (+579k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX50 HS and Panasonic ZS70

		

		

			
 SX50 HS ZS70 
Manual focus  More precise focus
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX50 HS has got outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") along with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS70 has dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX50 HS versus Panasonic ZS70 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SX50 HS against the ZS70.
Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX50 HS and ZS70 is 65 and 87 respectively.
Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX50 HS and ZS70.
All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic ZS70 to give greater detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older SX50 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon SX50 HS
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS70
48
 you can focus manually
 great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
 provides face detect autofocus
 saves RAW files
 low megapixels (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
54
 focusing manually
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 has face detection focusing
 saves RAW formats
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Canon SX50 HS Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS70 Street photography factors
57
 fully articulated screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW files
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 more heavy than competition in class (595g)
76
 has a tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW formats
 boasts touch focus
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison
 Canon SX50 HS as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic ZS70 as a Sports photography camera
39
 long zoom range (24-1200mm  50.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides tracking focus
 continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
61
 great zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 has tracking autofocus
 better than average battery (380 per charge)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX50 HS Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography features
53
 flash built-in
 display is selfie friendly
 rather wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (1200mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 more heavy than competition in class (595g)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
79
 better than average battery (380 per charge)
 boasts touch focus
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 has built in flash
 selfie friendly display
 rather wide (24mm)
 great reach (720mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX50 HS Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography details
45
 you can focus manually
 rather wide (24mm)
 screen size is decent (2.8 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW files
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of Timelapse recording
62
 focusing manually
 rather wide (24mm)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 saves RAW formats
 better than average battery (380 shots)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SX50 HS as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic ZS70 as a Vlogging camera
58
 rather wide (24mm)
 display is selfie friendly
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 lack of microphone port
 more heavy than competition in class (595 grams)
74
 rather wide (24mm)
 selfie friendly display
 has touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection focusing
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 does not have external mic jack
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Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX50 HS and Panasonic ZS70
 Canon PowerShot SX50 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-15 2017-04-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 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 80 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 0cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.8" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 202k dot 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 5.50 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 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 file 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
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 595 grams (1.31 lb) 322 grams (0.71 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 179 not tested
Other
Battery life 315 pictures 380 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $429 $450