Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic SZ7

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic SZ7, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was unveiled 2 years after the SZ7 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX700 HS grades vs the SZ7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX700 HS Gallery & Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX700 HS provides physical measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ7 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX700 HS versus the SZ7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX700 HS and SZ7 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The image below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX700 HS and SZ7.

All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon SX700 HS to deliver more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX700 HS will have a benefit in sensor technology.