Canon SX170 IS vs Panasonic FX700

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon SX170 IS versus Panasonic FX700, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was announced 3 years after the FX700 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX170 IS scores versus the FX700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX170 IS Gallery and Panasonic FX700 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX170 IS enjoys physical dimensions of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Panasonic FX700 has proportions 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SX170 IS vs the FX700.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX170 IS and FX700 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The image below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX170 IS and FX700.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon SX170 IS to deliver extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX170 IS should have an edge in sensor technology.