Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic ZS70

Its time to look closer at the Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX710 HS (20MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was unveiled 3 years before the ZS70 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX710 HS grades against the ZS70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX710 HS Gallery and Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX710 HS comes with outer measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS70 has measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SX710 HS versus the ZS70.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX710 HS and ZS70 is 89 and 87 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX710 HS and ZS70.

As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures although you have to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The older SX710 HS is going to be behind in sensor technology.