Canon SX170 IS vs Panasonic ZS70

Let's examine more closely at the Canon SX170 IS and Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was announced 4 years earlier than the ZS70 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX170 IS scores versus the ZS70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX170 IS Gallery and Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX170 IS enjoys outer measurements of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS70 has specifications of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX170 IS and Panasonic ZS70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX170 IS vs the ZS70.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX170 IS and ZS70 is 88 and 87 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The visual here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX170 IS and ZS70.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic ZS70 to give you more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older SX170 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.