Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic LX5

On this page, we are matching up the Canon SX700 HS versus Panasonic LX5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the SX700 HS (16MP) and LX5 (10MP) and the SX700 HS (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The SX700 HS was launched 2 years later than the LX5 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX700 HS grades vs the LX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX700 HS Gallery & Panasonic LX5 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX700 HS enjoys outer measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Panasonic LX5 has specifications of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX700 HS against the LX5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX700 HS and LX5 is 89 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The graphic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX700 HS and LX5.

Plainly, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX700 HS because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Canon SX700 HS will give extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent SX700 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.