Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic ZS70

Below, we will be looking at the Canon SX120 IS and Panasonic ZS70, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and ZS70 (20MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and ZS70 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX120 IS was brought out 8 years before the ZS70 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX120 IS matches up versus the ZS70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX120 IS Gallery and Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX120 IS provides exterior dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS70 has measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX120 IS and Panasonic ZS70 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX120 IS and the ZS70.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX120 IS and ZS70 is 87 and 87 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX120 IS and ZS70.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX120 IS due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic ZS70 will show greater detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged SX120 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.