Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic SZ3
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Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic SZ3 Key Specs
(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
- Launched September 2018
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Announced January 2013
Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic SZ3 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Canon SX70 HS versus Panasonic SZ3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and SZ3 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe SX70 HS was manufactured 5 years later than the SZ3 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ3 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX70 HS matches up versus the SZ3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic SZ3 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX70 HS Gallery and Panasonic SZ3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the Panasonic SZ3
SX70 HS | SZ3 | |||
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Announced | September 2018 | January 2013 | More recent by 70 months | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Canon SX70 HS
SZ3 | SX70 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and Panasonic SZ3
SX70 HS | SZ3 | |||
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Touch friendly display | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic SZ3 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX70 HS features 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 SZ3 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX70 HS versus Panasonic SZ3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX70 HS compared to the SZ3.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX70 HS and SZ3 is 63 and 96 respectively.
Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic SZ3 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The visual underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX70 HS and SZ3.
All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX70 HS to show extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent SX70 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX70 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX70 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2018-09-20 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
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 | 6.08 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 | - |
Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 21-1365mm (65.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 4.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow sync, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 608g (1.34 lbs) | 126g (0.28 lbs) |
Dimensions | 127 x 91 x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 images | 250 images |
Battery form | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $550 | $150 |