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Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic FZ150

Portability
63
Imaging
47
Features
67
Overall
55
Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic FZ150 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
  • Introduced September 2018
Panasonic FZ150
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Launched April 2012
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Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic FZ150 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon SX70 HS and Panasonic FZ150, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and FZ150 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was released 6 years later than the FZ150 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX70 HS scores against the FZ150 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the Panasonic FZ150

 SX70 HS FZ150 
LaunchedSeptember 2018April 2012Fresher by 79 months
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Canon SX70 HS

 FZ150 SX70 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and Panasonic FZ150

 SX70 HS FZ150 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic FZ150 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX70 HS provides outside dimensions of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") along with a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ150 has measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX70 HS and Panasonic FZ150 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX70 HS and the FZ150.

Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic FZ150 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX70 HS and FZ150 is 63 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic FZ150 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic FZ150 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX70 HS and FZ150.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon SX70 HS to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher SX70 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic FZ150 sensor size comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FZ150 Portrait photography advice
54
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
41
manual focus
exports RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ150 as a Street photography camera
58
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (608 grams)
58
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (528g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ150 as a Sports photography camera
56
incredible zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
43
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good battery power (410 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ150 as a Travel photography camera
64
connects via bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (21mm)
great reach (1365mm)
heavier than competitors (608 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
56
good battery power (410 per charge)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (528g)
MP count low (12MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Landscape photography features
Panasonic FZ150 Landscape photography features
58
has manual focus
reasonably wide (21mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
48
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
good battery power (410 per charge)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ150 as a Vlogging camera
64
reasonably wide (21mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
heavier than competitors (608 grams)
62
pretty wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone jack
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competitors in class (528g)
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Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic FZ150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX70 HS and Panasonic FZ150
 Canon PowerShot SX70 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2018-09-20 2012-04-11
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 8 -
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 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at Auto ISO) 9.50 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 608 grams (1.34 lbs) 528 grams (1.16 lbs)
Dimensions 127 x 91 x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 40
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.9
DXO Low light score not tested 132
Other
Battery life 325 photos 410 photos
Type of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $550 $499