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Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic FZ200

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
Portability
65
Imaging
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Features
64
Overall
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Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 Key Specs

Canon SX70 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Old Model is Panasonic FZ100
  • Renewed by Panasonic FZ300
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Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon SX70 HS versus Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and FZ200 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was revealed 6 years after the FZ200 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX70 HS scores vs the FZ200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the Panasonic FZ200

 SX70 HS FZ200 
RevealedSeptember 2018July 2012More modern by 76 months
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Canon SX70 HS

 FZ200 SX70 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and Panasonic FZ200

 SX70 HS FZ200 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX70 HS has exterior dimensions of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") with a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ200 has dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") and a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX70 HS versus Panasonic FZ200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX70 HS and the FZ200.

Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX70 HS and FZ200 is 63 and 65 respectively.

Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The image below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX70 HS and FZ200.

To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX70 HS to deliver greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent SX70 HS provides an edge in sensor technology.

Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 sensor size comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FZ200 Portrait photography advice
55
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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focusing manually
high flash sync (1/4,000 seconds)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW files
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Street photography advice
Panasonic FZ200 Street photography advice
58
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (608g)
57
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (588g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Sports photography details
Panasonic FZ200 Sports photography details
57
excellent zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
offers tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
46
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery (540 shots)
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ200 as a Travel photography camera
64
connects via bluetooth
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (21mm)
very long reach (1365mm)
heavier than competition (608g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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better than average battery (540 per charge)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (588g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Landscape photography details
Panasonic FZ200 Landscape photography details
58
manual focus
quite wide (21mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (540 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Vlogging features
Panasonic FZ200 Vlogging features
64
quite wide (21mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic jack
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
heavier than competition (608g)
63
fairly wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone jack
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competitors in class (588 grams)
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Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX70 HS and Panasonic FZ200
 Canon PowerShot SX70 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2018-09-20 2012-07-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 8 Venus Engine VII FHD
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing 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 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
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
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 1,312k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at Auto ISO) 13.50 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/4000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 608g (1.34 pounds) 588g (1.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 127 x 91 x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 37
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 114
Other
Battery life 325 shots 540 shots
Battery format Built-in Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $550 $499