Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic ZS70

Let's look closer at the Canon SX200 IS and Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and ZS70 (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was released 9 years prior to the ZS70 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX200 IS matches up versus the ZS70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX200 IS Gallery & Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX200 IS provides exterior measurements 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 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 SX200 IS and Panasonic ZS70 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX200 IS versus the ZS70.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and ZS70 is 90 and 87 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The image underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX200 IS and ZS70.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS70 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.