Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic FX700

In this article, we will be contrasting the Canon SX610 HS and Panasonic FX700, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and FX700 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was released 4 years after the FX700 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX610 HS matches up vs the FX700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX610 HS Gallery and Panasonic FX700 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX610 HS enjoys physical dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Panasonic FX700 has measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX610 HS and Panasonic FX700 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SX610 HS compared to the FX700.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX610 HS and FX700 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The pic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX610 HS and FX700.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon SX610 HS to render extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern SX610 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.