Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic ZS70

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon SX30 IS versus Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the SX30 IS (14MP) and ZS70 (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was introduced 7 years prior to the ZS70 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the SX30 IS scores against the ZS70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX30 IS Gallery and Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX30 IS has got outside measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst 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).

Look at the Canon SX30 IS versus Panasonic ZS70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SX30 IS against the ZS70.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX30 IS and ZS70 is 64 and 87 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The pic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX30 IS and ZS70.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic ZS70 to provide greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX30 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.