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Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic SZ3

Portability
63
Imaging
48
Features
67
Overall
55
Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic SZ3 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
  • Launched September 2018
Panasonic SZ3
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the Panasonic SZ3

 SX70 HS SZ3 
AnnouncedSeptember 2018January 2013More recent by 70 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Canon SX70 HS

 SZ3 SX70 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and Panasonic SZ3

 SX70 HS SZ3 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic SZ3 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic SZ3 sensor size comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX70 HS
Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ3
55
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
30
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Street photography advice
Panasonic SZ3 Street photography advice
58
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (608g)
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX70 HS
Sports photography with Panasonic SZ3
57
excellent zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
offers tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX70 HS
Travel photography with Panasonic SZ3
64
supports bluetooth
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (21mm)
long reach (1365mm)
heavier than competitors (608g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
71
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX70 HS
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ3
58
you can focus manually
rather wide (21mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
39
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic SZ3 as a Vlogging camera
64
rather wide (21mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic support
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
heavier than competitors (608g)
31
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (126g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
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Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX70 HS and Panasonic SZ3
 Canon PowerShot SX70 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
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