Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic FZ70

Here, we will be comparing the Canon SX410 IS and Panasonic FZ70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and FZ70 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was released 19 months later than the FZ70 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX410 IS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX410 IS scores vs the FZ70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX410 IS Gallery and Panasonic FZ70 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX410 IS has got outer measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ70 has specifications of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") having a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

See the Canon SX410 IS and Panasonic FZ70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX410 IS versus the FZ70.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX410 IS and FZ70 is 80 and 63 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The graphic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX410 IS and FZ70.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon SX410 IS to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX410 IS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.