Canon SX70 HS vs Olympus SZ-10

Following is a detailed overview of the Canon SX70 HS vs Olympus SZ-10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and SZ-10 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was launched 7 years after the SZ-10 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX70 HS grades vs the SZ-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS & Olympus SZ-10. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX70 HS Gallery & Olympus SZ-10 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX70 HS enjoys outside dimensions of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") having a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-10 has proportions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SX70 HS against the SZ-10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX70 HS and SZ-10 is 63 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX70 HS and SZ-10.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX70 HS to give greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent SX70 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.