Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic FX580

Here is a detailed assessment of the Canon SX700 HS and Panasonic FX580, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the SX700 HS (16MP) and FX580 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was unveiled 5 years later than the FX580 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX700 HS matches up vs the FX580 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580. The full galleries are available at Canon SX700 HS Gallery and Panasonic FX580 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX700 HS offers external 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) while the Panasonic FX580 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Canon SX700 HS and Panasonic FX580 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX700 HS against the FX580.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX700 HS and FX580 is 89 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX700 HS and FX580.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX700 HS to render more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent SX700 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.