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Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic FZ70

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
47
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic FZ70 Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Superseded the Canon SX600 HS
Panasonic FZ70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
  • Launched July 2013
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Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic FZ70 Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic FZ70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and FZ70 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was launched 18 months later than the FZ70 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX610 HS matches up against the FZ70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Panasonic FZ70

 SX610 HS FZ70 
LaunchedJanuary 2015July 2013Fresher by 18 months
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Canon SX610 HS

 FZ70 SX610 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Panasonic FZ70

 SX610 HS FZ70 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic FZ70 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX610 HS has outside dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) and 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).

Analyze the Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic FZ70 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SX610 HS versus the FZ70.

Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic FZ70 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX610 HS and FZ70 is 93 and 63 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic FZ70 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic FZ70 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The visual below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX610 HS and FZ70.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon SX610 HS to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX610 HS will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic FZ70 sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FZ70 Portrait photography factors
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has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
features face detect focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ70 as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (191g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (606 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Sports photography advice
Panasonic FZ70 Sports photography advice
45
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
low frames per second (2.5 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (270 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
55
amazing zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
great battery (400 CIPA)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ70 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than others in class (191g)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
no Timelapse function
terrible battery (270 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
55
great battery (400 per charge)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (20mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (606 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FZ70 Landscape photography advice
48
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery (270 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
54
focusing manually
decently wide (20mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
great battery (400 per charge)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX610 HS
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ70
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (191g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no microphone jack
26
decently wide (20mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (606 grams)
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Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic FZ70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Panasonic FZ70
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-01-06 2013-07-18
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
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 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.5fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 13.50 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (50i/60i, 25p/30p), 1280 x 720p (50p/60p or 25p/30p), 640 x 480 (25p/30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 191g (0.42 pounds) 606g (1.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 41
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 171
Other
Battery life 270 photos 400 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $214 $300