Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic FX700

Below is a complete assessment of the Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic FX700, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was revealed 3 years later than the FX700 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX600 HS matches up vs the FX700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX600 HS Gallery & Panasonic FX700 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX600 HS offers external dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Panasonic FX700 has dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX600 HS against the FX700.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX600 HS and FX700 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The photograph here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX600 HS and FX700.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX600 HS to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger SX600 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.