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Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic LZ30

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 front
Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
36

Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic LZ30 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
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Successor is Canon SX710 HS
Panasonic LZ30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 552g - 124 x 84 x 92mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Previous Model is Panasonic LZ20
  • Refreshed by Panasonic LZ40
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Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic LZ30 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon SX700 HS and Panasonic LZ30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the LZ30 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was manufactured 14 months after the LZ30 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX700 HS scores versus the LZ30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Panasonic LZ30

 SX700 HS LZ30 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2013Newer by 14 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Canon SX700 HS

 LZ30 SX700 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Panasonic LZ30

 SX700 HS LZ30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic LZ30 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX700 HS enjoys outer dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ30 has proportions of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SX700 HS compared to the LZ30.

Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic LZ30 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX700 HS and LZ30 is 89 and 66 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic LZ30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic LZ30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The image below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX700 HS and LZ30.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photos however you really should consider the age of the products into consideration. The younger SX700 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic LZ30 sensor size comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Portrait photography info
Panasonic LZ30 Portrait photography info
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manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
32
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX700 HS
Street photography with Panasonic LZ30
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (269 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition in class (552 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Sports photography features
Panasonic LZ30 Sports photography features
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great zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (250 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
47
long zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
good battery pack (380 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Travel photography factors
Panasonic LZ30 Travel photography factors
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lighter than competition (269 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (750mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (250 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
56
good battery pack (380 shots)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (875mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (552g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX700 HS
Landscape photography with Panasonic LZ30
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manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery power (250 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
45
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
good battery pack (380 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LZ30 as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (269 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have external mic socket
22
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
heavier than competition in class (552 grams)
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Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic LZ30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and Panasonic LZ30
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-02-12 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology PureColor II G TFT TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269 gr (0.59 pounds) 552 gr (1.22 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 124 x 84 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6")
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 shots 380 shots
Battery style Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-6LH 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 0r 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $349 $230