Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic FH6
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![Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Canon_PowerShot_SX700_HS_0.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH6/Panasonic-FH6-front.jpg)
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Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic FH6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
- 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
- Revealed February 2014
- Successor is Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
- 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2012
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Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic FH6 Overview
Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon SX700 HS and Panasonic FH6, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The SX700 HS was unveiled 2 years after the FH6 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX700 HS matches up vs the FH6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic FH6 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX700 HS Gallery and Panasonic FH6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Panasonic FH6
SX700 HS | FH6 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2012 | Newer by 26 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Canon SX700 HS
FH6 | SX700 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Panasonic FH6
SX700 HS | FH6 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX700 HS provides outside measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH6 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX700 HS and Panasonic FH6 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SX700 HS and the FH6.
![Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic FH6 size comparison Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic FH6 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX700-HS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH6-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX700 HS and FH6 is 89 and 96 respectively.
![Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic FH6 top view buttons comparison Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic FH6 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX700-HS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH6-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The image below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX700 HS and FH6.
To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX700 HS to result in extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SX700 HS provides an advantage in sensor tech.
![Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic FH6 sensor size comparison Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic FH6 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX700-HS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH6-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX700-HS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH6-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX700 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2014-02-12 | 2012-01-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 6 | - |
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 | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-750mm (30.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/2.5-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | PureColor II G TFT | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 9.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 4.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Maximum 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 269 gr (0.59 lb) | 119 gr (0.26 lb) |
Dimensions | 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 images | 280 images |
Form 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 | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $349 | $129 |