Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS45

Below is a in depth overview of the Canon SX70 HS vs Panasonic ZS45, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and ZS45 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was announced 3 years later than the ZS45 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX70 HS matches up against the ZS45 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX70 HS Gallery & Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX70 HS enjoys outside measurements of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") having a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS45 has dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SX70 HS compared to the ZS45.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX70 HS and ZS45 is 63 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX70 HS and ZS45.

As you can see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX70 HS to deliver extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SX70 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.