Canon SX520 HS vs Panasonic FX700

Following is a extensive review of the Canon SX520 HS vs Panasonic FX700, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was revealed 4 years after the FX700 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX520 HS grades against the FX700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX520 HS Gallery & Panasonic FX700 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX520 HS has got exterior measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX700 has sizing 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX520 HS versus the FX700.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX520 HS and FX700 is 69 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The image here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX520 HS and FX700.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX520 HS to provide more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX520 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.