Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic ZS70

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon SX50 HS versus Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and ZS70 (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was unveiled 5 years before the ZS70 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX50 HS grades versus the ZS70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX50 HS Gallery & Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX50 HS has got outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") along with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS70 has dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SX50 HS against the ZS70.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX50 HS and ZS70 is 65 and 87 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX50 HS and ZS70.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic ZS70 to give greater detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older SX50 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.