Canon SX720 HS vs Panasonic ZS70
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Canon SX720 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs
(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
(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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Canon SX720 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX720 HS Gallery & Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Panasonic ZS70
SX720 HS | ZS70 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Canon SX720 HS
ZS70 | SX720 HS | |||
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Released | April 2017 | ![]() | February 2016 | More recent by 14 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 922k | Sharper display (+118k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Panasonic ZS70
SX720 HS | ZS70 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Canon SX720 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX720-HS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS70-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX720-HS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS70-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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.
![Canon SX720 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison Canon SX720 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX720-HS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS70-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX720 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX720 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX720 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX720-HS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS70-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Canon SX720 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 | |
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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 |