Canon S110 vs Panasonic FX700
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Canon S110 vs Panasonic FX700 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 198g - 99 x 59 x 27mm
- Introduced September 2012
- Superseded the Canon S100
- Replacement is Canon S120
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
- 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
- Launched July 2010

Canon S110 vs Panasonic FX700 Overview
Lets look more in depth at the Canon S110 vs Panasonic FX700, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S110 (12MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the S110 (1/1.7") and FX700 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

The S110 was revealed 2 years later than the FX700 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the S110 grades vs the FX700 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon S110 vs Panasonic FX700 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S110 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The full galleries are provided at Canon S110 Gallery and Panasonic FX700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S110 over the Panasonic FX700
S110 | FX700 | |||
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Launched | September 2012 | ![]() | July 2010 | More recent by 27 months |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Canon S110
FX700 | S110 |
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Common features in the Canon S110 and Panasonic FX700
S110 | FX700 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Canon S110 vs Panasonic FX700 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon S110 comes with outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX700 has specifications of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).
Analyze the Canon S110 vs Panasonic FX700 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the S110 vs the FX700.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S110 and FX700 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon S110 vs Panasonic FX700 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The graphic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S110 and FX700.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S110 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Panasonic FX700 will produce extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent S110 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon S110 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon S110 vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S110 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot S110 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-09-17 | 2010-07-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 5 | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | f/2.2-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 7.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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 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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 198 grams (0.44 lb) | 176 grams (0.39 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 48 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 168 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-5L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $299 | $399 |