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Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic FZ60

Portability
63
Imaging
48
Features
67
Overall
55
Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
Portability
68
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic FZ60 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
Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ62
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Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic FZ60 Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the Canon SX70 HS versus Panasonic FZ60, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and FZ60 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was announced 6 years later than the FZ60 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX70 HS scores vs the FZ60 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the Panasonic FZ60

 SX70 HS FZ60 
ReleasedSeptember 2018July 2012More recent by 76 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Canon SX70 HS

 FZ60 SX70 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and Panasonic FZ60

 SX70 HS FZ60 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic FZ60 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX70 HS has exterior measurements of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ60 has sizing of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SX70 HS and the FZ60.

Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic FZ60 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX70 HS and FZ60 is 63 and 68 respectively.

Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic FZ60 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic FZ60 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX70 HS and FZ60.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon SX70 HS to render more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX70 HS should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic FZ60 sensor size comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX70 HS
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ60
55
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
44
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Street photography features
Panasonic FZ60 Street photography features
58
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (608g)
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (493 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX70 HS
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ60
57
long zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
55
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
good battery (450 CIPA)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX70 HS
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ60
64
connects via bluetooth
good MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (21mm)
long reach (1365mm)
more heavy than competition (608 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
57
good battery (450 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (493 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Landscape photography info
Panasonic FZ60 Landscape photography info
58
has manual focus
decently wide (21mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
50
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good battery (450 CIPA)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ60 as a Vlogging camera
64
decently wide (21mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone socket
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
more heavy than competition (608 grams)
27
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic port
heavier than competition in class (493g)
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Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic FZ60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX70 HS and Panasonic FZ60
 Canon PowerShot SX70 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FZ62
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 Chip Digic 8 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias 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 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 202 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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
AE 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 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 608g (1.34 lb) 493g (1.09 lb)
Physical dimensions 127 x 91 x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6")
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 shots 450 shots
Type of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $550 $350