Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS30
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Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS30 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Announced January 2013
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ40
- Succeeded the Panasonic ZS25
- Refreshed by Panasonic ZS35
Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Canon SX70 HS versus Panasonic ZS30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX70 HS (20MP) and the ZS30 (18MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe SX70 HS was announced 5 years later than the ZS30 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera.
Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX70 HS matches up vs the ZS30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS30 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX70 HS Gallery and Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the Panasonic ZS30
SX70 HS | ZS30 | |||
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Announced | September 2018 | January 2013 | More recent by 70 months | |
Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 920k | Sharper screen (+2k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Canon SX70 HS
ZS30 | SX70 HS | |||
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Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and Panasonic ZS30
SX70 HS | ZS30 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurement |
Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX70 HS has outside dimensions of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") along with a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS30 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX70 HS versus Panasonic ZS30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX70 HS and the ZS30.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX70 HS and ZS30 is 63 and 92 respectively.
Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX70 HS and ZS30.
Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon SX70 HS to provide you with more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher SX70 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX70 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX70 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ40 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2018-09-20 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 8 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 21-1365mm (65.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 922 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1200 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 6.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow sync, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 608 grams (1.34 pounds) | 198 grams (0.44 pounds) |
Physical 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 Overall 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 pictures | 260 pictures |
Style of battery | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $550 | $250 |