Canon S100 vs Panasonic FX700

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon S100 versus Panasonic FX700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S100 (12MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is very well matched but the S100 (1/1.7") and FX700 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The S100 was manufactured 18 months after the FX700 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the S100 grades vs the FX700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon S100 Gallery & Panasonic FX700 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon S100 enjoys physical dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Panasonic FX700 has dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the S100 compared to the FX700.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S100 and FX700 is 93 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The picture below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S100 and FX700.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S100 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic FX700 will resolve more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The more recent S100 provides an advantage in sensor tech.