Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS40

Its time to look closer at the Canon SX70 HS and Panasonic ZS40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX70 HS (20MP) and the ZS40 (18MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was brought out 4 years after the ZS40 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS40 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX70 HS grades versus the ZS40 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX70 HS Gallery and Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX70 HS enjoys outside measurements of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") and a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS40 has measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX70 HS against the ZS40.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX70 HS and ZS40 is 63 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX70 HS and ZS40.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon SX70 HS to offer you more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer SX70 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.