Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic ZS70

Here, we will be comparing the Canon SX10 IS versus Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and ZS70 (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was introduced 9 years before the ZS70 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX10 IS scores against the ZS70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX10 IS Gallery and Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX10 IS features exterior dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS70 has dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SX10 IS and the ZS70.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX10 IS and ZS70 is 65 and 87 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX10 IS and ZS70.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic ZS70 to offer you more detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older SX10 IS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.