Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic LZ20

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic LZ20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the LZ20 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was released 20 months after the LZ20 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX700 HS matches up versus the LZ20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX700 HS Gallery and Panasonic LZ20 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX700 HS comes with physical measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ20 has measurements of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic LZ20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SX700 HS vs the LZ20.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX700 HS and LZ20 is 89 and 71 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The picture below will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX700 HS and LZ20.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of images though you need to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The younger SX700 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.