Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic FZ1000

Following is a extensive analysis of the Canon SX70 HS and Panasonic FZ1000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX70 HS (20MP) and the FZ1000 (20MP) is very comparable but the SX70 HS (1/2.3") and FZ1000 (1") boast different sensor measurements.

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The SX70 HS was revealed 4 years after the FZ1000 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX70 HS scores vs the FZ1000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000. The full galleries are available at Canon SX70 HS Gallery and Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX70 HS comes with physical dimensions 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 Panasonic FZ1000 has sizing of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") with a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SX70 HS vs the FZ1000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX70 HS and FZ1000 is 63 and 55 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX70 HS and FZ1000.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The SX70 HS features the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF tougher. The newer SX70 HS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.