Canon SX530 HS vs Panasonic FZ70

Below is a in depth analysis of the Canon SX530 HS and Panasonic FZ70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the FZ70 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was manufactured 18 months later than the FZ70 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX530 HS scores vs the FZ70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX530 HS Gallery & Panasonic FZ70 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX530 HS offers exterior measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ70 has sizing of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SX530 HS compared to the FZ70.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX530 HS and FZ70 is 69 and 63 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to see the difference between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX530 HS and FZ70.

To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures however you have to consider the age of the products into consideration. The fresher SX530 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.