Canon SX70 HS vs Pentax RZ18

Here, we are reviewing the Canon SX70 HS versus Pentax RZ18, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and RZ18 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was released 7 years later than the RZ18 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax RZ18 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX70 HS matches up against the RZ18 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS and Pentax Optio RZ18. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX70 HS Gallery and Pentax RZ18 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX70 HS enjoys exterior measurements of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") along with a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Pentax RZ18 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX70 HS versus Pentax RZ18 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SX70 HS compared to the RZ18.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX70 HS and RZ18 is 63 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The visual below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX70 HS and RZ18.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX70 HS to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX70 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.