Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic FZ70

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SX50 HS versus Panasonic FZ70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and FZ70 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was unveiled 6 months prior to the FZ70 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX50 HS grades against the FZ70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX50 HS Gallery and Panasonic FZ70 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX50 HS has got outside measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") along with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ70 has dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") along with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX50 HS versus Panasonic FZ70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SX50 HS and the FZ70.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX50 HS and FZ70 is 65 and 63 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The image below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX50 HS and FZ70.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FZ70 to render more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively.