Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic ZS7

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic ZS7, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was manufactured 21 months after the ZS7 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX270 HS matches up versus the ZS7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX270 HS Gallery & Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX270 HS features external dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS7 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic ZS7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SX270 HS versus the ZS7.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX270 HS and ZS7 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The picture here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX270 HS and ZS7.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures however you should take the age of the products into consideration. The fresher SX270 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.