Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic FZ70

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic FZ70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and FZ70 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was unveiled 5 years later than the FZ70 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX70 HS grades versus the FZ70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX70 HS Gallery and Panasonic FZ70 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX70 HS has external dimensions of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") along with a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ70 has measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic FZ70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SX70 HS and the FZ70.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX70 HS and FZ70 is 63 and 63 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX70 HS and FZ70.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon SX70 HS to give extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer SX70 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.