Canon A1300 vs Panasonic FX700

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon A1300 versus Panasonic FX700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was released 19 months after the FX700 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the A1300 grades against the FX700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1300 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A1300 Gallery & Panasonic FX700 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A1300 has got external measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Panasonic FX700 has proportions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the A1300 vs the FX700.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A1300 and FX700 is 93 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The image below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A1300 and FX700.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon A1300 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher A1300 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.