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Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic FZ200

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
47

Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 Key Specs

Canon SX700 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Replacement is Canon SX710 HS
Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Older Model is Panasonic FZ100
  • Successor is Panasonic FZ300
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Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Panasonic FZ200

 SX700 HS FZ200 
LaunchedFebruary 2014July 2012Fresher by 20 months
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Canon SX700 HS

 FZ200 SX700 HS 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Panasonic FZ200

 SX700 HS FZ200 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 Physical Comparison

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).

Contrast the Canon SX700 HS and Panasonic FZ200 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 size comparison

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

Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 sensor size comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FZ200 Portrait photography factors
44
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
48
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW formats
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Street photography factors
Panasonic FZ200 Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (269 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (588g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ200 as a Sports photography camera
45
amazing zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (250 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
46
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery power (540 shots)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX700 HS
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ200
65
lighter than average (269 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (750mm)
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (250 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
55
good battery power (540 CIPA)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (588g)
low resolution (12MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FZ200 Landscape photography advice
47
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery power (250 shots)
no Time Lapse function
48
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (540 CIPA)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Vlogging info
Panasonic FZ200 Vlogging info
34
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (269 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
63
fairly wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone support
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than average in class (588g)
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Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and Panasonic FZ200
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-02-12 2012-07-18
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 6 Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech PureColor II G TFT Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,312k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 9.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 13.50 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/4000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269 grams (0.59 pounds) 588 grams (1.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 37
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 114
Other
Battery life 250 photos 540 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $349 $499