Canon SX530 HS vs Panasonic ZS70

Below, we are analyzing the Canon SX530 HS versus Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was manufactured 3 years before the ZS70 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX530 HS matches up vs the ZS70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX530 HS Gallery and Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX530 HS has outer dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS70 has dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX530 HS versus Panasonic ZS70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SX530 HS versus the ZS70.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX530 HS and ZS70 is 69 and 87 respectively.

Usually, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The picture here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX530 HS and ZS70.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS70 to provide more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged SX530 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.