Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic FZ60

Below is a extensive overview of the Canon SX70 HS versus Panasonic FZ60, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and FZ60 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was announced 6 years later than the FZ60 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX70 HS scores vs the FZ60 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX70 HS Gallery & Panasonic FZ60 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX70 HS has exterior 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) while the Panasonic FZ60 has sizing of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX70 HS versus Panasonic FZ60 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SX70 HS and the FZ60.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX70 HS and FZ60 is 63 and 68 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX70 HS and FZ60.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon SX70 HS to render more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX70 HS should have an advantage in sensor innovation.