Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic LZ30

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX700 HS Gallery & Panasonic LZ30 Gallery.

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).

Examine the Canon SX700 HS and Panasonic LZ30 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.