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Canon N vs Panasonic FX700

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot N front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Canon N vs Panasonic FX700 Key Specs

Canon N
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
  • Released January 2013
Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Released July 2010
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Canon N vs Panasonic FX700 Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Canon N and Panasonic FX700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the N (12MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The N was revealed 2 years later than the FX700 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the N grades against the FX700 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon N over the Panasonic FX700

 N FX700 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2010Fresher by 31 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Canon N

 FX700 N 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display dimension3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon N and Panasonic FX700

 N FX700 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon N vs Panasonic FX700 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon N enjoys exterior measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Panasonic FX700 has proportions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the N versus the FX700.

Canon N vs Panasonic FX700 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the N and FX700 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon N vs Panasonic FX700 top view buttons comparison

Canon N vs Panasonic FX700 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the N and FX700.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FX700 to offer extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern N should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon N vs Panasonic FX700 sensor size comparison

Canon N vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FX700 Portrait photography highlights
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
38
focusing manually
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon N
Street photography with Panasonic FX700
65
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon N Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FX700 Sports photography highlights
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon N Travel photography factors
Panasonic FX700 Travel photography factors
61
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery power (200 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
65
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FX700 as a Landscape photography camera
36
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery power (200 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
49
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N Vlogging information
Panasonic FX700 Vlogging information
72
rather wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have external microphone port
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic port
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Canon N vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N and Panasonic FX700
 Canon PowerShot NPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot N Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-07 2010-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 2248 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology PureColor II G touch -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 7.40 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 195g (0.43 lb) 176g (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-9L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $299 $399