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Canon SX720 HS vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
89 Imaging
47 Features
51 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87 Imaging
47 Features
70 Overall
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Canon SX720 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs

Canon SX720 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 270g - 110 x 64 x 36mm
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Succeeded the Canon SX710 HS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX730 HS
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Released April 2017
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS60
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS80
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Canon SX720 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Canon SX720 HS versus Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was revealed 14 months earlier than the ZS70 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX720 HS grades against the ZS70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Panasonic ZS70

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Canon SX720 HS

		

		

			
 ZS70 SX720 HS 
ReleasedApril 2017February 2016More recent by 14 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k922kSharper display (+118k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Panasonic ZS70

		

		

			
 SX720 HS ZS70 
Manually focus  Very exact focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX720 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX720 HS features external dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst 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).
See the Canon SX720 HS versus Panasonic ZS70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SX720 HS and the ZS70.
Canon SX720 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX720 HS and ZS70 is 89 and 87 respectively.
Canon SX720 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX720 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX720 HS and ZS70.
As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX720 HS to produce more detail because of its extra 0.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older SX720 HS will be behind in sensor tech.
	
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Canon SX720 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX720 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX720 HS Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography details
48
 manual focus
 megapixel count good (20.3 megapixels)
 provides face detect focusing
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
54
 focusing manually
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 features face detect focus
 saves RAW files
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon SX720 HS
Street photography with Panasonic ZS70
62
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors (270g)
 no moving screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
76
 screen tilts
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW files
 boasts focus via touch
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon SX720 HS
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS70
48
 amazing zoom range (24-960mm  40.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (20.3 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 max fps low (5.9 fps)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 bad battery life (250 CIPA)
 lack of phase detect AF
61
 incredible zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (20MP)
 features tracking focus
 good battery (380 per charge)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX720 HS Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography factors
67
 lighter than competitors (270g)
 megapixel count good (20.3MP)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (24mm)
 long reach (960mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 bad battery life (250 shots)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
79
 good battery (380 per charge)
 boasts focus via touch
 MP count good (20MP)
 has built in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
 relatively wide (24mm)
 great zoom (720mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SX720 HS as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic ZS70 as a Landscape photography camera
50
 manual focus
 quite wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (20.3 megapixels)
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 bad battery life (250 shots)
 does not have Timelapse function
62
 focusing manually
 relatively wide (24mm)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (20MP)
 saves RAW files
 good battery (380 CIPA)
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX720 HS Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging advice
35
 quite wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focusing
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competitors (270 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have microphone support
74
 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen is selfie friendly
 touchscreen capability
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focus
 good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 no microphone port
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Canon SX720 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX720 HS and Panasonic ZS70
 Canon PowerShot SX720 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Other name - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2016-02-18 2017-04-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 megapixels 20 megapixels
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
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 922k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.9fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 4.00 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 270g (0.60 lbs) 322g (0.71 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") 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 250 pictures 380 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-13L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $379 $450