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Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic FZ300

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
Portability
59
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
51

Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic FZ300 Key Specs

Canon SX700 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Replacement is Canon SX710 HS
Panasonic FZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 691g - 132 x 92 x 117mm
  • Introduced July 2015
  • Older Model is Panasonic FZ200
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Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic FZ300 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon SX700 HS versus Panasonic FZ300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the SX700 HS (16MP) and FZ300 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was announced 17 months prior to the FZ300 making 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 FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX700 HS matches up vs the FZ300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Panasonic FZ300

 SX700 HS FZ300 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Canon SX700 HS

 FZ300 SX700 HS 
IntroducedJuly 2015February 2014Fresher by 17 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k922kSharper display (+118k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Panasonic FZ300

 SX700 HS FZ300 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display sizing

Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic FZ300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX700 HS enjoys external dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ300 has specifications of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") and a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX700 HS vs the FZ300.

Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic FZ300 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX700 HS and FZ300 is 89 and 59 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic FZ300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic FZ300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The photograph here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX700 HS and FZ300.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX700 HS to give more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older SX700 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic FZ300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX700 HS
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ300
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focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
46
focusing manually
includes face detection focus
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ300 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (269g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
59
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
environment proofing
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (691g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Sports photography info
Panasonic FZ300 Sports photography info
45
incredible zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (250 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
51
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Travel photography info
Panasonic FZ300 Travel photography info
65
lighter than average in class (269g)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (750mm)
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery (250 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
59
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
environment proofing
boasts touch focus
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
more heavy than competition in class (691 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ300 as a Landscape photography camera
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focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery (250 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
52
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Vlogging info
Panasonic FZ300 Vlogging info
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quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (269g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
62
pretty wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone socket
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition in class (691g)
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Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic FZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and Panasonic FZ300
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-02-12 2015-07-16
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 6 Venus Engine
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 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 922k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech PureColor II G TFT -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 8.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
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) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 lb) 691 grams (1.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 pictures 380 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Cost at release $349 $598