Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic FZ70

Below, we will be comparing the Canon SX710 HS versus Panasonic FZ70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and FZ70 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was unveiled 18 months after the FZ70 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX710 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX710 HS scores vs the FZ70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX710 HS Gallery & Panasonic FZ70 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX710 HS has got physical dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ70 has measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") and a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX710 HS and the FZ70.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX710 HS and FZ70 is 89 and 63 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX710 HS and FZ70.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX710 HS to provide more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger SX710 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.