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Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
63
Imaging
48
Features
67
Overall
55
Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 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
  • Released September 2018
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Introduced April 2017
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS60
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS80
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Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Canon SX70 HS versus Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX70 HS (20MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was unveiled 18 months after the ZS70 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX70 HS scores versus the ZS70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the Panasonic ZS70

 SX70 HS ZS70 
IntroducedSeptember 2018April 2017Newer by 18 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Canon SX70 HS

 ZS70 SX70 HS 
Screen resolution1040k922kClearer screen (+118k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and Panasonic ZS70

 SX70 HS ZS70 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX70 HS provides outer measurements of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") with a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS70 has specifications of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX70 HS versus Panasonic ZS70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SX70 HS against the ZS70.

Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX70 HS and ZS70 is 63 and 87 respectively.

Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The image below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX70 HS and ZS70.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photos although you may want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher SX70 HS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography info
55
manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
54
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS70 Street photography advice
58
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (608 grams)
76
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
supports touch focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX70 HS
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS70
57
long zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
61
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography features
64
has bluetooth
MP count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
really wide (21mm)
great reach (1365mm)
more heavy than others in class (608 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
79
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
supports touch focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography information
58
manual focus
really wide (21mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
62
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging details
64
really wide (21mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone support
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
more heavy than others in class (608 grams)
74
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of microphone jack
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Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX70 HS and Panasonic ZS70
 Canon PowerShot SX70 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2018-09-20 2017-04-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 8 Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-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 20MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 0cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 608 grams (1.34 lb) 322 grams (0.71 lb)
Physical dimensions 127 x 91 x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 shots 380 shots
Type of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $550 $450