Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FX700

Below, we will be looking at the Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FX700, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is pretty close and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was unveiled 14 months earlier than the FX700 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX200 IS matches up versus the FX700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The full galleries are available at Canon SX200 IS Gallery and Panasonic FX700 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX200 IS provides external dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 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).

Analyze the Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FX700 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX200 IS versus the FX700.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and FX700 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX200 IS and FX700.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic FX700 to render extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older SX200 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.