Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic FH8

Following is a extended comparison of the Canon SX700 HS versus Panasonic FH8, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the FH8 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was introduced 2 years after the FH8 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX700 HS scores versus the FH8 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX700 HS Gallery & Panasonic FH8 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX700 HS offers outer measurements 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 FH8 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX700 HS vs the FH8.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX700 HS and FH8 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The pic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX700 HS and FH8.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photos but you might want to take the age of the products into consideration. The more modern SX700 HS will have an advantage in sensor tech.