Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FZ70

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon SX150 IS and Panasonic FZ70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the FZ70 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was announced 14 months before the FZ70 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX150 IS scores against the FZ70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX150 IS Gallery & Panasonic FZ70 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX150 IS enjoys exterior measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ70 has specifications of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX150 IS compared to the FZ70.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX150 IS and FZ70 is 86 and 63 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The photograph below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX150 IS and FZ70.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic FZ70 to resolve extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The older SX150 IS is going to be behind in sensor tech.