Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS35

The following is a complete review of the Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS35, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and ZS35 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was brought out 4 years after the ZS35 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX70 HS scores versus the ZS35 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX70 HS Gallery & Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX70 HS offers outside dimensions of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") with a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS35 has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SX70 HS vs the ZS35.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX70 HS and ZS35 is 63 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX70 HS and ZS35.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX70 HS to result in extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX70 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.