Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FZ70

Below is a complete assessment of the Canon SX200 IS versus Panasonic FZ70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and FZ70 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was released 5 years prior to the FZ70 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX200 IS matches up versus the FZ70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX200 IS Gallery and Panasonic FZ70 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX200 IS has got outer dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ70 has proportions of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX200 IS versus Panasonic FZ70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SX200 IS vs the FZ70.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and FZ70 is 90 and 63 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX200 IS and FZ70.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FZ70 to show more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older SX200 IS will be behind in sensor technology.