Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic ZS80

Here is a extended review of the Canon SX700 HS and Panasonic ZS80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the ZS80 (20MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was unveiled 5 years prior to the ZS80 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX700 HS scores vs the ZS80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS and Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX700 HS Gallery and Panasonic ZS80 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX700 HS enjoys exterior dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS80 has sizing of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

See the Canon SX700 HS and Panasonic ZS80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SX700 HS against the ZS80.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX700 HS and ZS80 is 89 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The visual below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX700 HS and ZS80.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS80 to offer greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The older SX700 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.