Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS25

The following is a in-depth review of the Canon SX70 HS and Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and ZS25 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was launched 5 years after the ZS25 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX70 HS grades vs the ZS25 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX70 HS Gallery and Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX70 HS offers external measurements of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") with a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS25 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX70 HS and Panasonic ZS25 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SX70 HS vs the ZS25.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX70 HS and ZS25 is 63 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The image here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX70 HS and ZS25.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX70 HS to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern SX70 HS is going to have an edge in sensor technology.