Canon SX70 HS vs Olympus 1s

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon SX70 HS and Olympus 1s, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and 1s (12MP) and the SX70 HS (1/2.3") and 1s (1/1.7") have totally different sensor size.

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The SX70 HS was unveiled 3 years after the 1s which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX70 HS scores against the 1s with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS & Olympus Stylus 1s. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX70 HS Gallery & Olympus 1s Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX70 HS has got outside measurements 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 1s has dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX70 HS and Olympus 1s in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SX70 HS and the 1s.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX70 HS and 1s is 63 and 79 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX70 HS and 1s.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX70 HS having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Canon SX70 HS will give you extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent SX70 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.