Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS15

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS15, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and ZS15 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was announced 6 years after the ZS15 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX70 HS matches up vs the ZS15 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX70 HS Gallery & Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX70 HS features external measurements of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") and a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS15 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX70 HS compared to the ZS15.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX70 HS and ZS15 is 63 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX70 HS and ZS15.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX70 HS to provide greater detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent SX70 HS provides an edge in sensor innovation.