Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic SZ3

In this write-up, we are matching up the Canon SX700 HS versus Panasonic SZ3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the SZ3 (16MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was revealed 14 months after the SZ3 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX700 HS grades versus the SZ3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX700 HS Gallery & Panasonic SZ3 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX700 HS has outside measurements 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 SZ3 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check the Canon SX700 HS versus Panasonic SZ3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX700 HS compared to the SZ3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX700 HS and SZ3 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The image here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX700 HS and SZ3.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of photographs although you have to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger SX700 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.