Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic FH5

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.