Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic FH10
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Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic FH10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
- 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
- Launched February 2014
- Successor is Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
- Revealed January 2013

Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic FH10 Overview
Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon SX700 HS and Panasonic FH10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the FH10 (16MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX700 HS was brought out 14 months after the FH10 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX700 HS matches up vs the FH10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic FH10 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX700 HS Gallery & Panasonic FH10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Panasonic FH10
SX700 HS | FH10 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | Newer by 14 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Canon SX700 HS
FH10 | SX700 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Panasonic FH10
SX700 HS | FH10 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic FH10 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX700 HS has got outer 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) and the Panasonic FH10 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX700 HS and Panasonic FH10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SX700 HS versus the FH10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX700 HS and FH10 is 89 and 97 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic FH10 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The pic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX700 HS and FH10.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of files however you will want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher SX700 HS is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic FH10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX700 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2014-02-12 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
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 | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-750mm (30.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/2.8-6.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 922k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II G TFT | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 4.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 269 grams (0.59 lbs) | 103 grams (0.23 lbs) |
Dimensions | 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 250 photos | 260 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $349 | $110 |