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Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic LZ30

Portability
63
Imaging
48
Features
67
Overall
55
Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 front
Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
36

Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic LZ30 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 LZ30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 552g - 124 x 84 x 92mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Old Model is Panasonic LZ20
  • Updated by Panasonic LZ40
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Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic LZ30 Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Canon SX70 HS versus Panasonic LZ30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and LZ30 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was brought out 5 years after the LZ30 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX70 HS scores versus the LZ30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the Panasonic LZ30

 SX70 HS LZ30 
ReleasedSeptember 2018January 2013More modern by 70 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Canon SX70 HS

 LZ30 SX70 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and Panasonic LZ30

 SX70 HS LZ30 
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic LZ30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX70 HS has got outside dimensions of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") with a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ30 has measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX70 HS versus Panasonic LZ30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX70 HS and the LZ30.

Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic LZ30 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX70 HS and LZ30 is 63 and 66 respectively.

Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic LZ30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic LZ30 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX70 HS and LZ30.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX70 HS to show greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger SX70 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic LZ30 sensor size comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic LZ30 Portrait photography highlights
55
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
32
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Street photography advice
Panasonic LZ30 Street photography advice
58
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (608 grams)
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competitors (552g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX70 HS
Sports photography with Panasonic LZ30
57
excellent zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
47
excellent zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery pack (380 shots)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Travel photography advice
Panasonic LZ30 Travel photography advice
64
connects via bluetooth
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (21mm)
long zoom (1365mm)
heavier than average in class (608 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
56
great battery pack (380 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (875mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (552 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic LZ30 as a Landscape photography camera
58
you can focus manually
pretty wide (21mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
45
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
great battery pack (380 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Vlogging features
Panasonic LZ30 Vlogging features
64
pretty wide (21mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic jack
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
heavier than average in class (608 grams)
22
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (552 grams)
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Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic LZ30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX70 HS and Panasonic LZ30
 Canon PowerShot SX70 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2018-09-20 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 8 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at Auto ISO) 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
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
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 608 gr (1.34 lb) 552 gr (1.22 lb)
Physical dimensions 127 x 91 x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") 124 x 84 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6")
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 images 380 images
Battery type Built-in AA
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 0r 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $550 $230