Canon SX70 HS vs Olympus XZ-1

On this page, we are looking at the Canon SX70 HS versus Olympus XZ-1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and XZ-1 (10MP) and the SX70 HS (1/2.3") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX70 HS was launched 7 years after the XZ-1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus XZ-1 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX70 HS matches up versus the XZ-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS & Olympus XZ-1. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX70 HS Gallery & Olympus XZ-1 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX70 HS enjoys outside measurements of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Olympus XZ-1 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX70 HS versus Olympus XZ-1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX70 HS versus the XZ-1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX70 HS and XZ-1 is 63 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The picture below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX70 HS and XZ-1.

All in all, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX70 HS because of its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Canon SX70 HS will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent SX70 HS will have an edge in sensor tech.