Canon S120 vs Panasonic FX700
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Canon S120 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 (F1.8-5.7) lens
- 217g - 100 x 59 x 29mm
- Introduced November 2013
- Succeeded the Canon S110
(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

Canon S120 vs Panasonic FX700 Overview
On this page, we are analyzing the Canon S120 vs Panasonic FX700, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S120 (12MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the S120 (1/1.7") and FX700 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

The S120 was launched 3 years after the FX700 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the S120 scores vs the FX700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon S120 vs Panasonic FX700 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S120 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon S120 Gallery & Panasonic FX700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S120 over the Panasonic FX700
S120 | FX700 | |||
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Released | November 2013 | ![]() | July 2010 | Newer by 41 months |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Canon S120
FX700 | S120 |
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Common features in the Canon S120 and Panasonic FX700
S120 | FX700 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Canon S120 vs Panasonic FX700 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon S120 has got outside measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX700 has dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).
Analyze the Canon S120 vs Panasonic FX700 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the S120 vs the FX700.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S120 and FX700 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Canon S120 vs Panasonic FX700 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The pic below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S120 and FX700.
To sum up, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S120 featuring a larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic FX700 will produce more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The younger S120 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon S120 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon S120 vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S120 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot S120 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-11-26 | 2010-07-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 6 | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | BSI-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 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/1.8-5.7 | f/2.2-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 12.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 7.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 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 data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 217 grams (0.48 lb) | 176 grams (0.39 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 59 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 56 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.3 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 246 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 shots | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $449 | $399 |