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| Predecessor: |
Canon 60D
60D vs 70D
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Panasonic GX7
GX7 vs GX8
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| Successor: |
Canon 80D
70D vs 80D
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Panasonic GX9
GX8 vs GX9
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| Model Number: |
70D |
GX8 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): |
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| Camera Format: |
SLR |
Compact System Camera |
| Currently Manufactured: |
No |
Yes |
| Retail Price: |
$1550.00 |
$1199.99 |
| Street Price: |
$1,149.00 |
$997.99 |
| Date Available: |
2013-09-15 |
2015-08-15 |
| Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Weight: |
43.5 oz
(1,233 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
|
17.2 oz
(487 g)
includes batteries
|
| Size: |
5.5 x
4.1 x
3.1 in.
(139 x
104 x
79 mm)
|
5.2 x
3.1 x
2.5 in.
(133 x
78 x
63 mm)
|
| Waterproof: |
No |
No |
| Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
|
|
| Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
Live MOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: |
Canon |
Panasonic |
| Effective Megapixels: |
20.2 |
20.3 |
| Sensor Format: |
APS-C |
4/3 |
| Sensor size: |
337.5mm2 (22.50mm x 15.00mm) |
224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
4.11 microns |
3.34 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.6x |
2.0x |
| Aspect Ratio: |
3:2 |
4:3 |
| Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
Fixed |
| Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
Yes |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
Yes |
No |
| DxO Sensor Score: |
68 |
75 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
22.5 |
23.5 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
11.6 |
12.6 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
926 |
806 |
| Image Resolution: |
5472 x 3648
(20.0 MP,
3:2),
3468 x 2432
(8.4 MP,
Other),
2736 x 1824
(5.0 MP,
3:2),
1920 x 1280
(2.5 MP,
3:2),
720 x 480
(0.3 MP,
3:2),
4864 x 3648
(17.7 MP,
4:3),
3248 x 2432
(7.9 MP,
Other),
2432 x 1824
(4.4 MP,
4:3),
1696 x 1280
(2.2 MP,
4:3),
640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3),
5472 x 3072
(16.8 MP,
16:9),
3468 x 2048
(7.1 MP,
Other),
2736 x 1536
(4.2 MP,
16:9),
1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9),
720 x 408
(0.3 MP,
Other),
3648 x 3648
(13.3 MP,
1:1),
2432 x 2432
(5.9 MP,
1:1),
1824 x 1824
(3.3 MP,
1:1),
1280 x 1280
(1.6 MP,
1:1),
480 x 480
(0.2 MP,
1:1) |
5184 x 3888
(20.2 MP,
4:3),
3712 x 2784
(10.3 MP,
4:3),
2624 x 1968
(5.2 MP,
4:3),
1824 x 1368
(2.5 MP,
4:3),
5184 x 3456
(17.9 MP,
3:2),
3712 x 2480
(9.2 MP,
3:2),
2624 x 1752
(4.6 MP,
3:2),
1824 x 1216
(2.2 MP,
3:2),
5184 x 2920
(15.1 MP,
16:9),
3840 x 2160
(8.3 MP,
16:9),
1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9),
1824 x 1024
(1.9 MP,
16:9),
3888 x 3888
(15.1 MP,
1:1),
2784 x 2784
(7.8 MP,
1:1),
1968 x 1968
(3.9 MP,
1:1),
1712 x 1712
(2.9 MP,
1:1) |
| Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 14-bit .CR2 RAW, mRAW, sRAW, RAW+JPEG |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), MPO, RAW, RAW + JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: |
6.7 |
8.3 |
| Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p)
640x480 (30p/25p)
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3840x2160 (30p/24p)
1920x1080 (60p/60i/30p/24p)
1280x720 (30p)
640x480 (30p)
|
| Movie File Format: |
MOV (Video: H.264 Intra-Frame / Inter-Frame, Audio: Stereo Linear PCM) |
AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch) / MP4 (Audio format AAC 2ch) |
| Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
No |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Yes |
| HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
| HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
|
|
| Lens Mount: |
Canon EF/EF-S |
Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens: |
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM |
n/a |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
29 -
216mm
|
|
| Focal Length (actual): |
18 -
135mm
|
|
| Zoom Ratio: |
7.50x |
|
| Aperture Range: |
f/3.5 - f/22 (wide) / f/5.6 - f/36 (tele) |
|
| Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
39 cm to Infinity
15.4 in to Infinity
|
|
| Macro Focus Range: |
|
|
| Filter Thread: |
67.0mm |
n/a |
| Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
No |
| Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: |
3-10x available during movie recording only |
2x, 4x |
| Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: |
OVF: AF-dedicated CMOS sensor, 19-points, all cross-type AF points, center dual cross-type point for f/2.8; Live View: Dual-Pixel CMOS AF |
Contrast Detection with DFD: Face/Eye detection, Tracking, 49-area, Custom Multi, 1-area, Pinpoint; One Shot AF, Shutter AF, Half Press Release, Quick AF, Continuous AF (during motion picture recording), Eye Sensor AF, AF+MF, MF Assist, Touch MF Assist, Focus Peaking, Touch AF/AE Function, Touch Pad AF, Touch Shutter |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
| Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Viewfinder: |
Optical / LCD
|
EVF / OLED
|
| Viewfinder Type: |
SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 98% coverage, 0.95x magnification, 22mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter |
Tilting 2360K-dot OLED, 1.54x / 0.77x (35mm eq.) magnification, 21mm eyepoint, -4 to +3 diopter, eye sensor |
| Focus Peaking: |
No |
Yes |
| EVF Resolution: |
n/a
|
2,360,000 dots
|
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.59x |
0.77x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
0.95x |
1.54x |
| Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: |
1,040,000 dots
(346,600 px)
|
1,036,800 dots
(345,600 px)
|
| Touchscreen: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Articulating Screen: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Selfie Screen: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Max Playback Zoom: |
10.0x |
16.0x |
| Top Deck Display: |
Yes |
No |
|
|
| Maximum ISO (native): |
12800 |
25600 |
| Minimum ISO (native): |
100 |
200 |
| ISO Settings: |
Auto, 100 - 12800 in 1/3 or 1EV steps, Expandable to 25600 |
Auto, iISO, 100 (extended), 200 - 25600; in 1 or 1/3 EV steps |
| Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
| White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Kelvin 2,500K - 10,000K |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Flash, White Set 1-4, Color Temperature Setting (2,500-10,000K in 100K steps) |
| Shutter Speed Range: |
1/8000 - 30 sec |
1/16000 - 60 sec |
| Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
| Metering Modes: |
63-zone (dual layer) Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial (7.7%), Spot (3.0%) |
1728-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: |
Creative Auto, Scene (Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Handheld Night Scene, HDR Backlight Control), No Flash, Custom User Setting, High Dynamic Range, Multiple Exposure, Creative Filters (Art Bold, Fish-eye, Water-painting, Grainy Black and White, Soft Focus, Toy Camera and Miniature) |
Panorama (Standard/Wide); Creative Control: Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Monochrome, Dynamic Monochrome, Rough Monochrome, Silky Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Toy Pop, Bleach Bypass, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus, Fantasy, Star Filter, One Point Color, Sunshine |
| Self Timer: |
10 or 2 seconds |
2, 10, 3 shots in 10 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
No |
Yes |
| High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
| Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
No |
| Flash Modes: |
E-TTL II, Manual; wireless slave flash supported via built-in flash |
Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off; 1st. Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync. |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
12.0 m /
39.4 ft.
|
n/a |
| Flash Range Description: |
Lens aperture dependent; GN= 12m (39.4 ft.) at ISO 100, works out to about 11.2 feet at f/3.5 and 7 feet at f/5.6 |
n/a |
| Max Flash Sync: |
1/250 |
1/250 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
+/- 3.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
| External Flash Connection: |
Hot Shoe |
Hot Shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
Full TTL exposure |
No |
| Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: |
UHS-I |
UHS-I |
| Other Memory: |
|
|
| Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
| RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: |
14-bit .CR2 RAW, mRAW, sRAW, RAW+JPEG |
RAW, RAW + JPEG |
| Movie File Format: |
MOV (Video: H.264 Intra-Frame / Inter-Frame, Audio: Stereo Linear PCM) |
AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch) / MP4 (Audio format AAC 2ch) |
| Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: |
|
|
| Built-In Wi-Fi: |
Yes |
Yes |
| NFC: |
No |
Yes |
| Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
| Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
| Microphone Jack: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
| External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Remote Control Type: |
Optional wired, IR wireless or Wi-Fi |
Wi-Fi or optional wired |
| Connections (extended): |
Mini (Type-C) HDMI, 3.5mm Microphone Jack, Wired Remote Jack |
Micro HDMI (Type-D), 2.5mm Wired Remote/External Mic Jack |
|
|
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
<0.3 |
<0.3 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
0.33 |
|
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
Unlimited |
|
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
0.32 |
<0.3 |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
Yes |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
6.7 |
8.3 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
65 |
Unlimited |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
6.7 |
7.9 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
14 |
36 |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
6.7 |
7.9 |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
7 |
32 |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.08 seconds |
0.18 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
|
|
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
0.65 seconds |
|
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
0.059 seconds |
|
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.075 seconds |
0.065 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.16 seconds |
|
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.059 seconds |
0.058 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): |
OVF:
Auto Selection AF lag = 0.093s
LV:
"Quick Mode"(Phase Detect) Single-point AF lag = 0.506s
FlexiZone AF, Single-point AF lag = 0.652s
Prefocused lag = 0.059s |
|
| Startup Time: |
0.7 seconds |
1.2 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: |
0.1 seconds |
0.6 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: |
1.2 seconds |
|
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
210 shots |
340 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
920 shots |
320 shots |
| Battery Life, Video: |
|
|
| Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary |
Proprietary |
| Usable Battery Types: |
LP-E6 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
7.2v, 1200mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary LP-E6 Lithium-ion rechargeable
|
1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
|
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Internal Charging Supported: |
No |
No |
| Included Software: |
Canon Solutions Disc (EOS Utility, ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser, Digital Photo Professional.Picture Style Editor, Movie Edit Task, PhotoStitch, Memory Card utility,) |
PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.7 PE, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 4.3 SE, LoiloScope (trial version) |
| OS Compatibility: |
Windows, Mac OS X |
PHOTOfunSTUDIO and LoiloScope: Windows Vista/7/8/8.1; SILKYPIX: Windows Vista/7/8/8.1, Mac OS X 10.5-10.10 |
| Notes & Features: |
New 20.2-megapixel APS-C Canon CMOS sensor, Dual-Pixel CMOS AF system for Live View and movie modes, Full HD 1080p videos at up to 30fps in ALL-I or IPB, DIGIC 5+ image processor, 7fps burst mode, built-in Wi-Fi. |
New 20.3MP Live MOS sensor, upgraded quad-core CPU Venus Engine image processor, Dual IS uses both IBIS and OIS, 4K 30p/24p video and stills capture, 8fps full-res burst shooting (10fps with electronic shutter), Depth From Defocus AF, tilting high-res 0.77x EVF, tilt/swivel touchscreen OLED monitor, built-in Wi-Fi with NFC, magnesium alloy die cast frame |
