Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic FZ28

The following is a extensive comparison of the Canon SX70 HS and Panasonic FZ28, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and FZ28 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was unveiled 9 years after the FZ28 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX70 HS grades versus the FZ28 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The full galleries are available at Canon SX70 HS Gallery and Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX70 HS has exterior measurements of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") having a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ28 has proportions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SX70 HS against the FZ28.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX70 HS and FZ28 is 63 and 72 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The image here may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX70 HS and FZ28.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX70 HS to give you extra detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher SX70 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.