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Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 ×
Canon PowerShot SX520 HS ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70Canon PowerShot SX520 HS
BrandPanasonicCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberFZ70SX520 HS
Alternate model number(s)
  • fz72
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Camera formatEVFMid-Sized
Release year (year)20132014
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)130120
Width (mm)11892
Height (mm)9782
Weight (g)606441
Waterproof--
PredecessorPanasonic FZ60Canon SX510 HS
SuccessorPanasonic FZ80-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerPanasonic-
Effective megapixels (MP)16.116
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.341.34
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score41-
Dxo color depth score (bit)19.4-
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)10.8-
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)171-
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1536 x 1536(2.4 mp 1:1)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 1920 x 1920(3.7 mp 1:1)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2304 x 2304(5.3 mp 1:1)
  • 2560 x 1440(3.7 mp 16:9)
  • 2560 x 1712(4.4 mp 3:2)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2736 x 2736(7.5 mp 1:1)
  • 3072 x 1728(5.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3072 x 2048(6.3 mp 3:2)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3456 x 3456(11.9 mp 1:1)
  • 3648 x 2056(7.5 mp other)
  • 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3072(14.2 mp 3:2)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 480 x 480(0.2 mp 1:1)
  • 640 x 360(0.2 mp 16:9)
  • 640 x 424(0.3 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1536 x 1536(2.4 mp 1:1)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1368(2.8 mp 3:2)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2448 x 2448(6.0 mp 1:1)
  • 3264 x 1832(6.0 mp 16:9)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3456 x 3456(11.9 mp 1:1)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3072(14.2 mp 3:2)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 480 x 480(0.2 mp 1:1)
  • 640 x 360(0.2 mp 16:9)
  • 640 x 424(0.3 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • mpo (3d)
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
Continuous-mode (fps)1010
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)6030
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD or MP4 with stereo soundMOV (Image data: H.264, Audio data: Linear PCM (Stereo))
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensLEICA DC VARIO; 14 elements in 12 groups, 6 Aspherical elements / 9 Aspherical surfaces, 3 ED elementsCanon Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)20.00 - 1,200.0024.00 - 1,008.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)6.00 - 215.006.00
Zoom ratio (x)6042
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.360.17 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)305
Macro focus range (cm)-0 - 50
Thread type55mm with optional adapter-
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 5
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect: Face, AF Tracking, Multi (23 pt), 1 pt (Flexible / Scalable)Contrast Detection; Face Detect AiAF, Single AF point (center or face select and track)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDNo / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF type; 0.20-inch Color LCD (202K pixels equiv.), Field of View : approx. 100%-
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder+-
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)460,000461,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1610
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)3,2003,200
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto, iISO , 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 adjustable in 1/3 EV steps; High Sensitivity Mode (1600-6400)Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature (2-axis adjustable)
  • daylight
  • flash
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set 1
  • white set 2
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 601/2000 - 15
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, SpotEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (Center); Facial brightness is evaluated in Face Detection AF
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesScene: Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Panning, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Handheld Night Shot, Food, Baby1, Baby2, PetSCN: Portrait, Smart Shutter, High-speed Burst, Low Light, Snow, Fireworks; Creative Filters:Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • 1st / 2nd
  • auto
  • auto/red- eye reduction
  • flash synchro
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • forced on/red- eye reduction
  • slow sync./red- eye reduction
  • auto
  • manual flash on / off
  • red-eye reduction available
  • slow synchro
Flash range description0.3 - 13.5m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.5 - 6.4m (Tele/ISO Auto)Auto ISO: 1.6 ft. - 18 ft. (W), 4.3 - 9.8 ft. (T) (50cm - 5.5m (W), (1.3 - 3.0m (T))
Flash exposure compensation-+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot shoe-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support+-
Uncompressed format
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
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Included memory (MB)200-
Included memory typeInternal-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • mini-hdmi with viera link
  • mini (type-c) hdmi
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)-0.63
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1010
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)3-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.12-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.11-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)400210
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary NB-6LH
Usable battery types
  • 7.2v
  • 895mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NB-6LH Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included+-
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software
  • adobe reader
  • photofunstudio 9.2 ae
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Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresClass Leading Super Long Zoom Lens (60x), Power Optical Image Stabilization with Active Mode, Full HD Video RecordingDIGIC 4+ processor.



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