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Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
80 Imaging
40 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87 Imaging
47 Features
70 Overall
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Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs

Canon SX500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 341g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Replacement is Canon SX510 HS
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Announced April 2017
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS60
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS80
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Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Canon SX500 IS and Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was unveiled 5 years earlier than the ZS70 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX500 IS grades vs the ZS70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Panasonic ZS70

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Canon SX500 IS

		

		

			
 ZS70 SX500 IS 
AnnouncedApril 2017August 2012Newer by 56 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k461kClearer display (+579k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Panasonic ZS70

		

		

			
 SX500 IS ZS70 
Focus manually  More exact focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX500 IS has physical dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS70 has sizing of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX500 IS and Panasonic ZS70 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SX500 IS vs the ZS70.
Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX500 IS and ZS70 is 80 and 87 respectively.
Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The image below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX500 IS and ZS70.
As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS70 to provide greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX500 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
	
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Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon SX500 IS
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS70
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 you can focus manually
 flash sync is higher than normal (1/1,600 seconds)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 offers face detect focusing
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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 has manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 supports face detection focusing
 saves RAW formats
 no external flash support
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon SX500 IS
Street photography with Panasonic ZS70
51
 image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
76
 screen tilts up and down
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW formats
 comes with touch to focus
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon SX500 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS70
45
 incredible zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 offers tracking focus
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery (195 per charge)
 has no phase detect AF
61
 great zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 silent shooting (1/16,000s)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 supports tracking autofocus
 good battery (380 CIPA)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography information
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 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (24mm)
 great zoom (720mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 not so great battery (195 per charge)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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 good battery (380 per charge)
 comes with touch to focus
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 flash built-in
 screen is selfie friendly
 pretty wide (24mm)
 very long reach (720mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SX500 IS as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic ZS70 as a Landscape photography camera
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 you can focus manually
 quite wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 not so great battery (195 shots)
 missing Time Lapse mode
62
 has manual focus
 pretty wide (24mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 saves RAW formats
 good battery (380 CIPA)
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging factors
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 quite wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focusing
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing mic support
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 pretty wide (24mm)
 screen is selfie friendly
 built-in touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection focusing
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't have external mic port
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Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and Panasonic ZS70
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX500 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-08-21 2017-04-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 1 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 5.00 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash sync 1/1600 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 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 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 341g (0.75 pounds) 322g (0.71 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 195 images 380 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $299 $450