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Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS3

Portability
63
Imaging
47
Features
67
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS3 Key Specs

Canon SX70 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
Panasonic ZS3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ7
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Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon SX70 HS versus Panasonic ZS3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and ZS3 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX70 HS was brought out 9 years after the ZS3 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX70 HS scores versus the ZS3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the Panasonic ZS3

 SX70 HS ZS3 
LaunchedSeptember 2018May 2009More modern by 114 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Canon SX70 HS

 ZS3 SX70 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and Panasonic ZS3

 SX70 HS ZS3 
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX70 HS comes with outer dimensions of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") having a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS3 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check the Canon SX70 HS versus Panasonic ZS3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SX70 HS vs the ZS3.

Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX70 HS and ZS3 is 63 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS3 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX70 HS and ZS3.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX70 HS to give you greater detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The more modern SX70 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS3 sensor size comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Portrait photography camera
54
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
19
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS3 Street photography advice
58
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (608g)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (229g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Sports photography camera
56
long zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX70 HS
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS3
64
connects via bluetooth
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (21mm)
long reach (1365mm)
more heavy than others (608g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
63
lighter than others (229g)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX70 HS
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS3
58
you can focus manually
rather wide (21mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
35
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX70 HS
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS3
64
rather wide (21mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
more heavy than others (608 grams)
30
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (229g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX70 HS and Panasonic ZS3
 Canon PowerShot SX70 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ7
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2018-09-20 2009-05-14
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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus distance 0cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at Auto ISO) 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 608g (1.34 pounds) 229g (0.50 pounds)
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 Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 325 photos -
Battery form Built-in -
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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $550 $200