Canon SX520 HS vs Panasonic ZS70

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX520 HS and Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was brought out 3 years earlier than the ZS70 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX520 HS grades vs the ZS70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX520 HS Gallery & Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX520 HS offers outer dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS70 has proportions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SX520 HS versus the ZS70.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX520 HS and ZS70 is 69 and 87 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX520 HS and ZS70.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic ZS70 to provide more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The older SX520 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.