Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic FH7

On this page, we are matching up the Canon SX700 HS and Panasonic FH7, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the FH7 (16MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was released 2 years later than the FH7 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX700 HS scores vs the FH7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX700 HS Gallery & Panasonic FH7 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX700 HS has outer measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Panasonic FH7 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX700 HS and Panasonic FH7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SX700 HS versus the FH7.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX700 HS and FH7 is 89 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX700 HS and FH7.

Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of images though you may want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern SX700 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.