Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic FH1

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX700 HS and Panasonic FH1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the SX700 HS (16MP) and FH1 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was brought out 4 years later than the FH1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX700 HS scores vs the FH1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX700 HS Gallery and Panasonic FH1 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX700 HS provides outer dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH1 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX700 HS and Panasonic FH1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SX700 HS versus the FH1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX700 HS and FH1 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX700 HS and FH1.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX700 HS to render extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern SX700 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.