Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS30

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon SX70 HS versus Panasonic ZS30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX70 HS (20MP) and the ZS30 (18MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was announced 5 years later than the ZS30 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX70 HS matches up vs the ZS30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX70 HS Gallery and Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX70 HS has outside 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) while the Panasonic ZS30 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX70 HS versus Panasonic ZS30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX70 HS and the ZS30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX70 HS and ZS30 is 63 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX70 HS and ZS30.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon SX70 HS to provide you with more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher SX70 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.