Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS20
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Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS20 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
- Introduced September 2018
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Introduced April 2012
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ30
- Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS15
- Later Model is Panasonic ZS25
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Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview
In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and ZS20 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
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The SX70 HS was unveiled 6 years later than the ZS20 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX70 HS matches up vs the ZS20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS20 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The full galleries are available at Canon SX70 HS Gallery & Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the Panasonic ZS20
SX70 HS | ZS20 | |||
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Introduced | September 2018 | ![]() | April 2012 | More recent by 78 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+462k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Canon SX70 HS
ZS20 | SX70 HS | |||
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Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and Panasonic ZS20
SX70 HS | ZS20 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX70 HS offers exterior 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 ZS20 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS20 in our brand new Camera & 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 that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX70 HS vs the ZS20.
![Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX70-HS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS20-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX70 HS and ZS20 is 63 and 92 respectively.
![Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX70-HS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS20-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX70 HS and ZS20.
All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX70 HS to give extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer SX70 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.
![Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS20 sensor size comparison Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS20 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX70-HS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS20-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX70-HS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS20-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 ZS20 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX70 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX70 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ30 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2018-09-20 | 2012-04-26 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 8 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
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 | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 21-1365mm (65.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 922 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 6.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow sync, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 608 grams (1.34 lbs) | 206 grams (0.45 lbs) |
Dimensions | 127 x 91 x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 | 260 shots |
Type of battery | Built-in | Battery Pack |
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/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $550 | $349 |