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Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
93 Imaging
45 Features
47 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87 Imaging
47 Features
70 Overall
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Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 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
  • Released January 2015
  • Previous Model is Canon SX600 HS
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Released April 2017
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS60
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS80
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Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Canon SX610 HS versus Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX610 HS (20MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was launched 3 years before the ZS70 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX610 HS scores vs the ZS70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Panasonic ZS70

		

		

			
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 ZS70 SX610 HS 
ReleasedApril 2017January 2015More modern by 27 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k922kSharper screen (+118k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Panasonic ZS70

		

		

			
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Focus manually  More accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX610 HS has external measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS70 has proportions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).
See the Canon SX610 HS versus Panasonic ZS70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SX610 HS vs the ZS70.
Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX610 HS and ZS70 is 93 and 87 respectively.
Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The picture below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX610 HS and ZS70.
To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of pictures though you will need to take the launch date  of the products into consideration. The more aged SX610 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX610 HS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography advice
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 focusing manually
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 includes face detect focusing
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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 manual focus
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 includes face detection autofocus
 delivers RAW files
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
 Canon SX610 HS as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic ZS70 as a Street photography camera
63
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (191g)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
76
 has a tilting screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 has touch focus
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX610 HS Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography features
44
 excellent zoom range (25-450mm  18.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (20MP)
 includes tracking focus
 max frames per second low (2.5 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 low battery power (270 per charge)
 has no phase detect AF
61
 long zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 includes tracking autofocus
 good battery life (380 CIPA)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX610 HS Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography highlights
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 lighter than competition in class (191 grams)
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 very long reach (450mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 low battery power (270 shots)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.8)
79
 good battery life (380 shots)
 has touch focus
 resolution is good (20MP)
 built-in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 relatively wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (720mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX610 HS Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography information
48
 focusing manually
 relatively wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.8)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 low battery power (270 per charge)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
62
 manual focus
 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (20MP)
 delivers RAW files
 good battery life (380 shots)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon SX610 HS
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS70
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 relatively wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focusing
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition in class (191 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.8)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 lack of mic socket
74
 relatively wide (24mm)
 display is selfie friendly
 touch screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection autofocus
 great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't have external mic jack
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Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Panasonic ZS70
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-01-06 2017-04-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
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 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.5fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 3.50 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 191 grams (0.42 pounds) 322 grams (0.71 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 270 shots 380 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $214 $450