Canon SX170 IS vs Panasonic SZ1

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon SX170 IS vs Panasonic SZ1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the SZ1 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was revealed 20 months after the SZ1 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX170 IS grades versus the SZ1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1. The full galleries are available at Canon SX170 IS Gallery & Panasonic SZ1 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX170 IS comes with external dimensions of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SX170 IS compared to the SZ1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX170 IS and SZ1 is 88 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX170 IS and SZ1.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you would want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more recent SX170 IS should have an advantage in sensor tech.