Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus XZ-1

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus XZ-1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the XZ-1 (10MP) is fairly similar but the SX270 HS (1/2.3") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") provide different sensor sizes.

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The SX270 HS was released 2 years after the XZ-1 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX270 HS matches up vs the XZ-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS and Olympus XZ-1. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX270 HS Gallery and Olympus XZ-1 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX270 HS features outside dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-1 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus XZ-1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SX270 HS vs the XZ-1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX270 HS and XZ-1 is 91 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The image here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX270 HS and XZ-1.

Plainly, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX270 HS because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Canon SX270 HS will offer more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The fresher SX270 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.