Canon SX70 HS vs Olympus SZ-12

Below, we are comparing the Canon SX70 HS vs Olympus SZ-12, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and SZ-12 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was brought out 6 years after the SZ-12 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-12 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX70 HS grades vs the SZ-12 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS and Olympus SZ-12. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX70 HS Gallery and Olympus SZ-12 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX70 HS has physical measurements of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") with a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-12 has proportions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX70 HS vs Olympus SZ-12 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SX70 HS and the SZ-12.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX70 HS and SZ-12 is 63 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The image here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX70 HS and SZ-12.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX70 HS to resolve more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern SX70 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.