• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 20.4 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 128.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 20.3 megapixels
  • 21.00mm - 1365.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Panasonic TS7 advantages over Canon SX70

  • Less expensive
    $448 vs $599
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • Thinner
    37 mm vs 116 mm
    Thinner
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • Lighter weight
    319g vs 608g
    Lighter weight
  • Faster shutter
    1/16000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon SX70 advantages over Panasonic TS7

  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Tilt-swivel vs none
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • More telephoto lens reach
    1,365 mm vs 128 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer video battery life
    85 vs 60 minutes
    Capture more video
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Wider angle lens
    21 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    15 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Shoot 4K video
    Both provide
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • In-camera panoramas
    Both provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Both provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Nikon P600

Panasonic TS7
Nikon P600
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $345
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Panasonic TS7 vs Nikon P600

Canon SX70
Nikon P600
  • $649
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • RAW file ability
  • $345
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Faster shutter
  • Higher extended ISO

Compare Canon SX70 vs Nikon P600

Compared to Canon SX60

Panasonic TS7
Canon SX60
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $449
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Panasonic TS7 vs Canon SX60

Canon SX70
Canon SX60
  • $649
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $449
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Slower slow-motion

Compare Canon SX70 vs Canon SX60

Compared to Nikon P610

Panasonic TS7
Nikon P610
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Panasonic TS7 vs Nikon P610

Canon SX70
Nikon P610
  • $649
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • RAW file ability
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • NFC
  • Built-in GPS

Compare Canon SX70 vs Nikon P610

Compared to Nikon B700

Panasonic TS7
Nikon B700
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Thinner
  • $499
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Panasonic TS7 vs Nikon B700

Canon SX70
Nikon B700
  • $649
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • External Mic Jack
  • Newer
  • $499
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • NFC

Compare Canon SX70 vs Nikon B700

Compared to Nikon B600

Panasonic TS7
Nikon B600
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $327
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Panasonic TS7 vs Nikon B600

Canon SX70
Nikon B600
  • $649
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $327
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Higher extended ISO

Compare Canon SX70 vs Nikon B600

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