Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic TS1

Below, we are comparing the Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic TS1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the SX700 HS (16MP) and TS1 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was released 5 years after the TS1 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX700 HS grades vs the TS1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX700 HS Gallery and Panasonic TS1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX700 HS has external dimensions 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 TS1 has sizing of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SX700 HS compared to the TS1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX700 HS and TS1 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX700 HS and TS1.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX700 HS to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer SX700 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.