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Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS1

Portability
63
Imaging
48
Features
67
Overall
55
Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
29

Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS1 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
  • Revealed September 2018
Panasonic ZS1
(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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Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the Panasonic ZS1

 SX70 HS ZS1 
AnnouncedSeptember 2018May 2009Newer by 114 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Canon SX70 HS

 ZS1 SX70 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and Panasonic ZS1

 SX70 HS ZS1 
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).

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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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS1 Portrait photography advice
55
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
25
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX70 HS
Street photography with Panasonic ZS1
58
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (608 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (229g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Sports photography camera
57
long zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
features tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Travel photography camera
64
has bluetooth
good MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
decently wide (21mm)
long zoom (1365mm)
heavier than competition (608 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
63
lighter than average in class (229g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX70 HS
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS1
58
manual focus
decently wide (21mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
31
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS1 Vlogging details
64
decently wide (21mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic port
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
heavier than competition (608g)
31
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (229 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone support
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Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX70 HS and Panasonic ZS1
 Canon PowerShot SX70 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
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