Panasonic ZS70 vs Canon EOS M100

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Panasonic ZS70 vs Canon EOS M100

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
20.3 megapixels
24.00mm - 720.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Panasonic ZS70 Review.
How does it shoot? Panasonic ZS70 in the real world.
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APS-C 332.3mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Canon EOS M100 Review.
How does it shoot? Canon EOS M100 in the real world.
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Succeeded by the Panasonic ZS80
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Succeeded by the Canon EOS M200
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Differences

Panasonic ZS70 advantages over Canon EOS M100

Less expensive
$298* vs $449
Save money for lenses or accessories
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

380 vs 295 shots
Capture more photos
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/200 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Faster JPEG shooting
10.0 fps vs 6.1 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
10.0 fps vs 6.1 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Canon EOS M100 advantages over Panasonic ZS70

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 3.72 vs 1.19 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
More pixels
24.2 vs 20.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Bigger RAW buffer
19 vs 10 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t finished our review of the Panasonic ZS70, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Panasonic ZS70 Shooter's Report

We haven’t finished our review of the Canon EOS M100, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Canon EOS M100 Shooter's Report

The Competition

Compared to Nikon A900

Panasonic ZS70

Nikon A900

$348
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Less expensive

$397
1/2.3 inch

NFC
Built-in Bluetooth

Compare Panasonic ZS70 vs Nikon A900

Canon EOS M100

Nikon A900

$449
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$397
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Shoot 4K video

Compare Canon EOS M100 vs Nikon A900

Compared to Canon SX730 HS

Panasonic ZS70

Canon SX730 HS

$348
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Less expensive

$399
1/2.3 inch

NFC
Built-in Bluetooth

Compare Panasonic ZS70 vs Canon SX730 HS

Canon EOS M100

Canon SX730 HS

$449
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$399
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Higher max flash sync

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Compared to Fujifilm X-A5

Panasonic ZS70

Fujifilm X-A5

$348
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Slower slow-motion

$499
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic ZS70 vs Fujifilm X-A5

Canon EOS M100

Fujifilm X-A5

$449
APS-C

Fast startup
NFC

$499
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

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Compared to Panasonic ZS80

Panasonic ZS70

Panasonic ZS80

$348
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive

$398
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Bluetooth
Shoots 24p video

Compare Panasonic ZS70 vs Panasonic ZS80

Canon EOS M100

Panasonic ZS80

$449
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$398
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon EOS M100 vs Panasonic ZS80

Compared to Canon EOS M200

Panasonic ZS70

Canon EOS M200

$348
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Slower slow-motion

$499
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic ZS70 vs Canon EOS M200

Canon EOS M100

Canon EOS M200

$449
APS-C

NFC

$499
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Slow-motion videos

Compare Canon EOS M100 vs Canon EOS M200

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