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Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
63
Imaging
48
Features
67
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic FZ28 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
  • Revealed September 2018
Panasonic FZ28
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
  • Released January 2009
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Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Canon SX70 HS and Panasonic FZ28, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and FZ28 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was unveiled 9 years after the FZ28 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX70 HS grades versus the FZ28 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the Panasonic FZ28

 SX70 HS FZ28 
ReleasedSeptember 2018January 2009Newer by 118 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Canon SX70 HS

 FZ28 SX70 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and Panasonic FZ28

 SX70 HS FZ28 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX70 HS has exterior measurements of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") having a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ28 has proportions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SX70 HS against the FZ28.

Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX70 HS and FZ28 is 63 and 72 respectively.

Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The image here may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX70 HS and FZ28.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX70 HS to give you extra detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher SX70 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Portrait photography information
Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography information
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has manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
35
focusing manually
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX70 HS
Street photography with Panasonic FZ28
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screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (608g)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Sports photography camera
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amazing zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
33
great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Travel photography info
Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography info
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connects via bluetooth
decent MP (20MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (21mm)
very long reach (1365mm)
more heavy than competition (608 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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built-in flash
decently wide (27mm)
very long reach (486mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Landscape photography camera
58
has manual focus
pretty wide (21mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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focusing manually
decently wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX70 HS
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ28
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pretty wide (21mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone jack
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
more heavy than competition (608g)
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decently wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
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Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX70 HS and Panasonic FZ28
 Canon PowerShot SX70 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2018-09-20 2009-01-15
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 8 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at Auto ISO) 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
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 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 608 grams (1.34 pounds) 417 grams (0.92 pounds)
Physical dimensions 127 x 91 x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 27
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 17.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 79
Other
Battery life 325 photographs -
Battery form Built-in -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $550 $599