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Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
63
Imaging
48
Features
67
Overall
55
Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 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 ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS50
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS70
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Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS60, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX70 HS (20MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was announced 2 years after the ZS60 which is quite a serious gap 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 ZS60 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX70 HS scores versus the ZS60 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the Panasonic ZS60

 SX70 HS ZS60 
RevealedSeptember 2018January 2016Newer by 33 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Canon SX70 HS

 ZS60 SX70 HS 
Screen resolution1040k922kSharper screen (+118k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and Panasonic ZS60

 SX70 HS ZS60 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement

Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX70 HS provides physical dimensions of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") and a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS60 has dimensions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

See the Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SX70 HS against the ZS60.

Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX70 HS and ZS60 is 63 and 88 respectively.

Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX70 HS and ZS60.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon SX70 HS to give you more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer SX70 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Portrait photography camera
55
focusing manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
53
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Street photography information
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography information
58
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
heavier than average (608g)
71
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
provides touch focus
lighter than others in class (282 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography highlights
57
long zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography details
64
has bluetooth
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (21mm)
long reach (1365mm)
heavier than average (608g)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
74
lighter than others in class (282 grams)
provides touch focus
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography details
58
focusing manually
pretty wide (21mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
59
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging information
64
pretty wide (21mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic jack
slow max aperture (f3.4)
heavier than average (608g)
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than others in class (282g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone support
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Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX70 HS and Panasonic ZS60
 Canon PowerShot SX70 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2018-09-20 2016-01-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 8 Venus Engine
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 0cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at Auto ISO) 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 608 grams (1.34 lb) 282 grams (0.62 lb)
Dimensions 127 x 91 x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 37
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.6
DXO Low light score not tested 109
Other
Battery life 325 photographs 320 photographs
Battery style Built-in Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $550 $248