Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic SZ8

Following is a complete comparison of the Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic SZ8, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and SZ8 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was unveiled 4 years after the SZ8 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ8 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX70 HS grades versus the SZ8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX70 HS Gallery and Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX70 HS features exterior 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) and the Panasonic SZ8 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SX70 HS compared to the SZ8.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX70 HS and SZ8 is 63 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX70 HS and SZ8.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX70 HS to deliver more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent SX70 HS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.