Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic FZ150

Following is a extended comparison of the Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic FZ150, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the SX700 HS (16MP) and FZ150 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was revealed 23 months after the FZ150 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX700 HS scores vs the FZ150 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX700 HS Gallery and Panasonic FZ150 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX700 HS provides physical 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 FZ150 has sizing of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic FZ150 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SX700 HS versus the FZ150.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX700 HS and FZ150 is 89 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX700 HS and FZ150.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX700 HS to resolve extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The younger SX700 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.