Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic FX700
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Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic FX700 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
- 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
- Introduced May 2016
(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
- Revealed July 2010

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic FX700 Overview
Lets look closer at the Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic FX700, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and FX700 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX620 HS was brought out 5 years later than the FX700 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX620 HS matches up vs the FX700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic FX700 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX620 HS Gallery & Panasonic FX700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Panasonic FX700
SX620 HS | FX700 | |||
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Revealed | May 2016 | ![]() | July 2010 | Fresher by 71 months |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Canon SX620 HS
FX700 | SX620 HS | |||
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Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Panasonic FX700
SX620 HS | FX700 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic FX700 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX620 HS offers outer dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Panasonic FX700 has specifications of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic FX700 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SX620 HS against the FX700.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX620 HS and FX700 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic FX700 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The visual below will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX620 HS and FX700.
Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX620 HS to render extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern SX620 HS will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX620 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2016-05-10 | 2010-07-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 4+ | 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 | 20MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-625mm (25.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-6.6 | f/2.2-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 922 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.5 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) | 7.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 182 grams (0.40 pounds) | 176 grams (0.39 pounds) |
Dimensions | 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 295 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $279 | $399 |