Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic ZS70

Here, we are looking at the Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was released 4 years before the ZS70 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX600 HS scores against the ZS70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX600 HS Gallery and Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX600 HS comes with external measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS70 has specifications of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Check the Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX600 HS compared to the ZS70.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX600 HS and ZS70 is 93 and 87 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The visual below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX600 HS and ZS70.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS70 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The older SX600 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.