Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS1
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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 ZS1 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
- Revealed September 2018
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Announced May 2009
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ6
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Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Canon SX70 HS versus Panasonic ZS1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the SX70 HS (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") have totally different sensor sizes.
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The SX70 HS was launched 9 years after the ZS1 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera.
Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX70 HS scores vs the ZS1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX70 HS Gallery & Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the Panasonic ZS1
SX70 HS | ZS1 | |||
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Announced | September 2018 | ![]() | May 2009 | Newer by 114 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Canon SX70 HS
ZS1 | SX70 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and Panasonic ZS1
SX70 HS | ZS1 | |||
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Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX70 HS offers physical measurements of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") along with a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS1 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX70 HS versus Panasonic ZS1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX70 HS compared to the ZS1.
![Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX70-HS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS1-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX70 HS and ZS1 is 63 and 91 respectively.
![Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX70-HS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The image below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX70 HS and ZS1.
Plainly, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX70 HS featuring a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Canon SX70 HS will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern SX70 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
![Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX70-HS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX70-HS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
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 ZS1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX70 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX70 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 |
Alternative name | - | Lumix DMC-TZ6 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2018-09-20 | 2009-05-14 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 8 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.5" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 24.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 21-1365mm (65.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 922k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 5.30 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow sync, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
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 | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 608g (1.34 lbs) | 229g (0.50 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 127 x 91 x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
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 | - |
Battery style | Built-in | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $550 | $0 |