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Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs

Canon SX620 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
  • 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Revealed May 2016
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Introduced April 2017
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS60
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS80
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Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX620 HS (20MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was released 11 months prior to the ZS70 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX620 HS grades vs the ZS70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Panasonic ZS70

 SX620 HS ZS70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Canon SX620 HS

 ZS70 SX620 HS 
IntroducedApril 2017May 2016More modern by 11 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k922kCrisper display (+118k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Panasonic ZS70

 SX620 HS ZS70 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX620 HS features outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS70 has specifications of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Check the Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SX620 HS versus the ZS70.

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX620 HS and ZS70 is 93 and 87 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The image here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX620 HS and ZS70.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of images though you will want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged SX620 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Portrait photography camera
44
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
includes face detection focusing
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
54
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Street photography info
Panasonic ZS70 Street photography info
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (182 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
76
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
features focus via touch
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX620 HS
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS70
48
incredible zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (2.5 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
61
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than competition (182 grams)
decent megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (625mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
79
better than average battery (380 per charge)
features focus via touch
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Landscape photography camera
50
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
62
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging advice
35
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (182 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone socket
74
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of external mic port
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Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Panasonic ZS70
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2016-05-10 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
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 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-625mm (25.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.6 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
Screen resolution 922k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.5fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182 grams (0.40 lb) 322 grams (0.71 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 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 295 shots 380 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $279 $450