Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic FX700
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Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic FX700 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
- 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
- Introduced March 2013
- Earlier Model is Canon SX260 HS
- Later Model is Canon SX280 HS
(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 SX270 HS vs Panasonic FX700 Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Canon SX270 HS versus Panasonic FX700, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX270 HS was introduced 2 years after the FX700 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX270 HS matches up versus the FX700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic FX700 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX270 HS Gallery & Panasonic FX700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Panasonic FX700
SX270 HS | FX700 | |||
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Released | March 2013 | ![]() | July 2010 | More modern by 33 months |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Canon SX270 HS
FX700 | SX270 HS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Panasonic FX700
SX270 HS | FX700 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic FX700 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX270 HS enjoys outer measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Panasonic FX700 has measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX270 HS versus Panasonic FX700 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SX270 HS versus the FX700.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX270 HS and FX700 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic FX700 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The picture here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX270 HS and FX700.
To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic FX700 to produce more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent SX270 HS will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX270 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX270 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-03-21 | 2010-07-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 6 | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/2.2-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 7.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 233 grams (0.51 pounds) | 176 grams (0.39 pounds) |
Dimensions | 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $284 | $399 |