Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic FZ2500

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon SX70 HS and Panasonic FZ2500, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX70 HS (20MP) and the FZ2500 (20MP) is fairly similar but the SX70 HS (1/2.3") and FZ2500 (1") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX70 HS was released 2 years later than the FZ2500 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX70 HS grades against the FZ2500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX70 HS Gallery & Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX70 HS features 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) whilst the Panasonic FZ2500 has measurements of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") accompanied by a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SX70 HS compared to the FZ2500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX70 HS and FZ2500 is 63 and 53 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX70 HS and FZ2500.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The SX70 HS has got the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher. The more recent SX70 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.