Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic FZ300
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![Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX70-HS/Canon-SX70-HS-front.jpg)
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Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic FZ300 Key Specs
(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
- Announced September 2018
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
- 691g - 132 x 92 x 117mm
- Launched July 2015
- Superseded the Panasonic FZ200
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Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic FZ300 Overview
Following is a extensive overview of the Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic FZ300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and FZ300 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The SX70 HS was brought out 3 years after the FZ300 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX70 HS matches up versus the FZ300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic FZ300 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX70 HS Gallery & Panasonic FZ300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the Panasonic FZ300
SX70 HS | FZ300 | |||
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Launched | September 2018 | ![]() | July 2015 | More modern by 39 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Canon SX70 HS
FZ300 | SX70 HS | |||
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Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 922k | Sharper screen (+118k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and Panasonic FZ300
SX70 HS | FZ300 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both are selfie friendly |
Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic FZ300 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX70 HS features external measurements of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") and a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ300 has specifications of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") having a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).
Check the Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic FZ300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SX70 HS vs the FZ300.
![Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic FZ300 size comparison Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic FZ300 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX70-HS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ300-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX70 HS and FZ300 is 63 and 59 respectively.
![Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic FZ300 top view buttons comparison Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic FZ300 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX70-HS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ300-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic FZ300 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The pic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX70 HS and FZ300.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon SX70 HS to give extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher SX70 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
![Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic FZ300 sensor size comparison Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic FZ300 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX70-HS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ300-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX70-HS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ300-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic FZ300 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX70 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX70 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2018-09-20 | 2015-07-16 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 8 | Venus Engine |
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 |
Max resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 21-1365mm (65.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | f/2.8 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 922k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | 1,440k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 8.80 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow sync, off | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 608 grams (1.34 pounds) | 691 grams (1.52 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 127 x 91 x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") | 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 325 shots | 380 shots |
Battery form | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $550 | $598 |