Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic FZ200

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon SX700 HS and Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the SX700 HS (16MP) and FZ200 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was released 20 months later than the FZ200 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX700 HS scores vs the FZ200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX700 HS Gallery & Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX700 HS features external 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 FZ200 has proportions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") and a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SX700 HS against the FZ200.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX700 HS and FZ200 is 89 and 65 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The graphic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX700 HS and FZ200.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon SX700 HS to offer more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent SX700 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.