Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic FH5
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Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic FH5 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
- Newer Model 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
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2011
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS18
Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic FH5 Overview
Here, we are evaluating the Canon SX700 HS and Panasonic FH5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the FH5 (16MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe SX700 HS was manufactured 3 years later than the FH5 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX700 HS scores versus the FH5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic FH5 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX700 HS Gallery and Panasonic FH5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Panasonic FH5
SX700 HS | FH5 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | January 2011 | Fresher by 38 months | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Canon SX700 HS
FH5 | SX700 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Panasonic FH5
SX700 HS | FH5 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic FH5 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX700 HS comes with physical dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Panasonic FH5 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check the Canon SX700 HS and Panasonic FH5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SX700 HS vs the FH5.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX700 HS and FH5 is 89 and 96 respectively.
Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic FH5 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to see the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The photograph below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX700 HS and FH5.
To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of photos however you really should take the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher SX700 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX700 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 |
Alternate name | - | Lumix DMC-FS18 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2014-02-12 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 6 | Venus Engine IV |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-750mm (30.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 922k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II G TFT | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 9.0 frames per sec | 4.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 269 grams (0.59 lbs) | 121 grams (0.27 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 pictures | 260 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 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 |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $349 | $169 |