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Panasonic FZ80 vs Canon SX70 HS Comparison

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18 MP | 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Panasonic FZ80 vs Canon SX70 HS Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing the FZ80 and the SX70 HS, two Small Sensor Superzoom cameras from Panasonic and Canon. Panasonic FZ80 was introduced to the market in January 2017 and Canon SX70 HS was launched in September 2018. There is 21 months difference between FZ80 and SX70 HS so we don't expect to see a huge technology difference between these two cameras but it would still give an advantage to younger SX70 HS, especially in sensor tech.

We can expect this to be a close match up because both models are ranked amongst the best in Small Sensor Superzoom cameras. Out of 245 cameras in this class, Panasonic FZ80 is ranked #8 with an overall score of 59 and Canon SX70 HS is ranked #7 with an overall score of 59.

Here is a brief look at the main features of the Panasonic FZ80 and Canon SX70 HS before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Panasonic FZ80 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2017-01-04
  • 18MP - 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 80 - 3200 ( expands to 6400)
  • 20-1200 mm F2.8-5.9 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • 1166k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 10.0fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • 240fps High-Speed Video
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 616g. 130 x 94 x 119 mm
  • Also known as Lumix DMC-FZ85

Canon SX70 HS Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2018-09-20
  • 20MP - 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 21-1365 mm F3.4-6.5 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 2360k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 10.0fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 608g. 127 x 91 x 117 mm

Let's read on in the following sections in order to better understand in detail how the Panasonic FZ80 and Canon SX70 HS compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 over Canon PowerShot SX70 HS
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs No Better for flash photography
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
Number of Focus Points
49 vs 9 40 more focus points
LCD Resolution
1.040k dots vs 922k dots 12% higher resolution screen
Battery Life
330 shots vs 325 shots 5 more frames with a single charge
Focal Length - Wide
20mm vs 21mm 1 mm wider coverage
Max Aperture - Wide
2.80 vs 3.40 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
5.90 vs 6.50 faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage
14.1m vs 5.0m 9.1m longer range
4K Photo Mode
Yes vs No Extract 8MP photos from 4K Video
Focus Bracketing
Yes vs No Take multiple photos shifting focus point
Focus Stacking
Yes vs No Stacks photos in-camera to maximize depth of field
Post Focus Mode
Yes vs No Change focus point after taking a shot
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Reasons to choose Canon PowerShot SX70 HS over Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
LCD Screen
Fully Articulated vs Fixed Type Flexible shooting positions
Sensor Resolution
20 MP vs 18 MP 11% more pixels
Weight
608 g vs 616 g 8 g lighter
Microphone Port
Yes vs No High quality audio recording option
Focal Length - Tele
1365mm vs 1200mm 165 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
65x vs 60x more flexible focal coverage
Viewfinder Resolution
2360k dot vs 1166k dot 102% higher resolution
Bluetooth
Yes vs No Connect your camera to other devices via Blueetooth
Webcam Function
Yes vs No Use your camera as a Webcam
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Common Strengths of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 and Canon PowerShot SX70 HS
Wireless Connection
Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
Image Stabilization
Optical vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Viewfinder
Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Electronic) Better framing and control
RAW Support
Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Max Resolution
18 MP vs 20 MP Bigger prints and more details
Max Continuous Shooting
10.0fps vs 10.0fps Fast shooting speeds
Manual Focusing
Yes vs Yes both have manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure
Yes vs Yes better exposure control
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs Yes creative shooting
Focal Length - Wide
20mm vs 21mm Very good wide angle coverage
Focal Length - Tele
1200mm vs 1365mm Very good Telezoom
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs Yes Remote control your camera with a smartphone
UHS Card Support
UHS-I vs UHS-I Read/Write in High Speeds
Common Weaknesses of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 and Canon PowerShot SX70 HS
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
Max Aperture - Tele
5.90 vs 6.50 Slow lenses at tele
Panasonic FZ80 vs Canon SX70 HS: Physical Specs and Body Features Comparison

Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, we are going to illustrate the Panasonic FZ80 and Canon SX70 HS side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Panasonic FZ80 has external dimensions of 130 x 94 x 119 mm (5.12 x 3.7 x 4.69″) and weighs 616 g (1.36 lb / 21.73 oz) (including batteries). Canon SX70 HS has external dimensions of 127 x 91 x 117 mm (5 x 3.58 x 4.61″) and weighs 608 g (1.34 lb / 21.45 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Panasonic FZ80 and the Canon SX70 HS. Canon SX70 HS is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 3mm narrower, 3mm shorter and 2mm thinner than Panasonic FZ80.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Canon SX70 HS Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of the Panasonic FZ80 and the Canon SX70 HS Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of the Panasonic FZ80 and Canon SX70 HS.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Canon SX70 HS Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of the Panasonic FZ80 and the Canon SX70 HS Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Panasonic FZ80 and Canon SX70 HS.
Panasonic FZ80 vs Canon SX70 HS Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of the Panasonic FZ80 and the the Canon SX70 HS Size

Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Canon SX70 HS is 8g lighter than the Panasonic FZ80 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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FZ80
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Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 (Lumix DMC-FZ82) nor Canon PowerShot SX70 HS provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Panasonic FZ80 and Canon SX70 HS's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.

On the other hand, Canon SX70 HS sports a Fully Articulated screen which you can change the angle and position of the screen almost freely, making it possible to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels, and especially very useful for shooting selfies and video. Panasonic FZ80's LCD screen is a fixed type which provides almost no flexibility in shooting positions compared to SX70 HS.


Panasonic FZ80 vs Canon SX70 HS: Sensor Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 has a 18.0MP 1/2.3 (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features Venus Engine processor. On the other hand, Canon SX70 HS has a 20.0MP 1/2.3 (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features Digic 8 processor.

Below you can see the FZ80 and SX70 HS sensor size comparison.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Canon SX70 HS Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Panasonic FZ80 and Canon SX70 HS Cameras


Panasonic FZ80 and Canon SX70 HS have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Canon SX70 HS Lens Specs Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 features a 20-1200 mm F2.8-5.9 60x zoom lens whereas Canon SX70 HS features a 21-1365 mm F3.4-6.5 65x zoom lens.

Panasonic FZ80 has 1mm wider coverage than the Canon SX70 HS. At f2.80, it is also faster at widest end. On the tele end, Canon SX70 HS has 165mm longer telezoom reach than the Panasonic FZ80. However, with a max aperture of f5.90, Panasonic FZ80 is faster at widest end.

Wide Coverage

DSLR-Like Cameras

FZ80
SX70 HS
Widest - Samsung WB2200F
Average
Telezoom

DSLR-Like Cameras

FZ80
SX70 HS
Longest - Nikon P1000
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

DSLR-Like Cameras

FZ80
SX70 HS
Fastest - Olympus 1
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

DSLR-Like Cameras

FZ80
SX70 HS
Fastest - Sony RX10 III
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What types of Photography are Panasonic FZ80 and Canon SX70 HS Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Panasonic FZ80 and Canon SX70 HS for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Panasonic FZ80 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Canon SX70 HS for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Very High Resolution Sensor: 18.0MP
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.3 sensor
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Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No External Flash Shoe
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Panasonic FZ80 for Street Photography

GOOD

Canon SX70 HS for Street Photography

EXCELLENT
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
20 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.3 sensor
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
21 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.3 sensor
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Panasonic FZ80 for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Canon SX70 HS for Sports Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
49 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
1200 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
Environmental Sealings
Slow Lens at Tele: f5.90
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
Wireless Connection
1365 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No External Flash Shoe
Environmental Sealings
9 Focus Points
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.50
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Panasonic FZ80 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Canon SX70 HS for Daily Photography

AVERAGE
RAW shooting capability
60.0X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.3 sensor
616g
Body Thickness 119mm
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RAW shooting capability
65.0X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.3 sensor
608g
Body Thickness 117mm
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Panasonic FZ80 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Canon SX70 HS for Landscape Photography

POOR
Very High Resolution Sensor: 18.0MP
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
20 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
21 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Canon SX70 HS: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far, but in case you wonder how we rated Panasonic FZ80 and Canon SX70 HS, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Panasonic FZ80 and Canon SX70 HS scores compare:

Panasonic FZ80
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #17 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #306 out of 1260 in all Cameras
Canon SX70 HS
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #16 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #295 out of 1260 in all Cameras

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Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic FZ80 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 Canon PowerShot SX70 HS
Brand Panasonic Canon
Announced 2017-01-04 2018-09-20
Body Type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Size 1/2.3 1/2.3
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area 28.07mm2 28.07mm2
Megapixels 18 megapixels 20 megapixels
Max Resolution 4896 x 3672 5184 x 3888
Max Native Light sensitivity 3,200 ISO 3,200 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity 6400 ISO -
Min Native Light sensitivity 80 ISO 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 49 9
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 20-1200 mm (60x) 21-1365 mm (65x)
Max Aperture F2.8-5.9 F3.4-6.5
Macro Focus Range 1cm 0cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fully Articulated
Size 3.00" 3.00"
Resolution 1,040k dots 922k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution 1,166k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.46x n/a
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/2000s
Max Electronic Shutter 1/16000s n/a
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Optical Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 14.10 m (at Auto ISO) 5.00 m (at Auto ISO)
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps 10.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160
Video Formats MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 616g 608g
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 119mm 127 x 91 x 117mm
Battery Life 330 shots 325 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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