Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic FZ100

Here is a detailed assessment of the Canon SX700 HS and Panasonic FZ100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the FZ100 (14MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was revealed 3 years later than the FZ100 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX700 HS grades against the FZ100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100. The full galleries are available at Canon SX700 HS Gallery and Panasonic FZ100 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. 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) while the Panasonic FZ100 has proportions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX700 HS and Panasonic FZ100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SX700 HS versus the FZ100.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX700 HS and FZ100 is 89 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The visual here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX700 HS and FZ100.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX700 HS to render extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger SX700 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.