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Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
63
Imaging
47
Features
67
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS35 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 ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS30
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS40
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Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

The following is a complete review of the Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS35, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and ZS35 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was brought out 4 years after the ZS35 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX70 HS scores versus the ZS35 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the Panasonic ZS35

 SX70 HS ZS35 
LaunchedSeptember 2018January 2014Newer by 58 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Canon SX70 HS

 ZS35 SX70 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and Panasonic ZS35

 SX70 HS ZS35 
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX70 HS offers outside dimensions of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") with a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS35 has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS35 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SX70 HS vs the ZS35.

Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX70 HS and ZS35 is 63 and 89 respectively.

Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX70 HS and ZS35.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX70 HS to result in extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX70 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX70 HS
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS35
54
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
37
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS35 Street photography advice
58
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (608 grams)
68
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX70 HS
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS35
56
great zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
53
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography info
64
supports bluetooth
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (21mm)
very long reach (1365mm)
heavier than competitors (608 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
68
lighter than competition (305g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography highlights
58
has manual focus
quite wide (21mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
44
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging features
64
quite wide (21mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic socket
slow max aperture (f3.4)
heavier than competitors (608g)
34
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (305g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing mic port
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Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX70 HS and Panasonic ZS35
 Canon PowerShot SX70 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2018-09-20 2014-01-06
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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 21
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 0cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at Auto ISO) 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 608g (1.34 lbs) 305g (0.67 lbs)
Physical dimensions 127 x 91 x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Type of battery Built-in -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $550 $300