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Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
63
Imaging
48
Features
67
Overall
55
Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS5 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
  • Revealed September 2018
Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ8
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Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Canon SX70 HS versus Panasonic ZS5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and ZS5 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was released 8 years after the ZS5 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS5 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX70 HS matches up vs the ZS5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the Panasonic ZS5

 SX70 HS ZS5 
IntroducedSeptember 2018June 2010Newer by 101 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Canon SX70 HS

 ZS5 SX70 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and Panasonic ZS5

 SX70 HS ZS5 
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX70 HS features outside measurements of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") with a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS5 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX70 HS versus Panasonic ZS5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SX70 HS compared to the ZS5.

Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX70 HS and ZS5 is 63 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX70 HS and ZS5.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon SX70 HS to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SX70 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX70 HS
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS5
55
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
27
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Street photography information
Panasonic ZS5 Street photography information
58
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (608g)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (214 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS5 Sports photography advice
57
long zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS5 Travel photography details
64
supports bluetooth
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (21mm)
great zoom (1365mm)
heavier than average in class (608 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
63
lighter than others in class (214g)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Landscape photography camera
58
you can focus manually
really wide (21mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX70 HS
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS5
64
really wide (21mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic port
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
heavier than average in class (608 grams)
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than others in class (214 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX70 HS and Panasonic ZS5
 Canon PowerShot SX70 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ8
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2018-09-20 2010-06-16
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 8 Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at Auto ISO) 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 608 gr (1.34 lb) 214 gr (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 127 x 91 x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 -
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/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $550 $300