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Canon SX70 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5

Portability
63
Imaging
47
Features
67
Overall
55
Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front
Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
23
Overall
30

Canon SX70 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Key Specs

Canon SX70 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 608g - 127 x 91 x 117mm
  • Released September 2018
Casio EX-ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 848 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Canon SX70 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Canon SX70 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Casio. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and EX-ZS5 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was introduced 7 years after the EX-ZS5 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-ZS5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX70 HS grades against the EX-ZS5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the Casio EX-ZS5

 SX70 HS EX-ZS5 
RevealedSeptember 2018January 2011Newer by 94 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution922k461kSharper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Canon SX70 HS

 EX-ZS5 SX70 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and Casio EX-ZS5

 SX70 HS EX-ZS5 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon SX70 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX70 HS has got exterior dimensions of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZS5 has proportions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX70 HS against the EX-ZS5.

Canon SX70 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX70 HS and EX-ZS5 is 63 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX70 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The image here should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX70 HS and EX-ZS5.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX70 HS to show more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger SX70 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX70 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 sensor size comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX70 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-ZS5 as a Portrait photography camera
54
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Street photography advice
Casio EX-ZS5 Street photography advice
58
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (608 grams)
49
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Sports photography advice
Casio EX-ZS5 Sports photography advice
56
amazing zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
32
decent MP (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-ZS5 as a Travel photography camera
64
has bluetooth
megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (21mm)
very long reach (1365mm)
heavier than average in class (608 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
70
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX70 HS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZS5
58
focusing manually
reasonably wide (21mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
37
great maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Vlogging details
Casio EX-ZS5 Vlogging details
64
reasonably wide (21mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic socket
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
heavier than average in class (608 grams)
27
great maximum aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (848 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic support
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Canon SX70 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX70 HS and Casio EX-ZS5
 Canon PowerShot SX70 HSCasio Exilim EX-ZS5
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZS5
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2018-09-20 2011-01-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 8 Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-1365mm (65.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.5 -
Macro focusing distance 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 848 x 480
Max video resolution 3840x2160 848x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 608 gr (1.34 lb) -
Dimensions 127 x 91 x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 325 photographs -
Battery style Built-in -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) -
Card slots One One
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