Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic TS20
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51 Overall
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39 Features
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Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic TS20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
- 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
- Released February 2014
- Replacement is Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2012
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT20

Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic TS20 Overview
Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon SX700 HS and Panasonic TS20, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the TS20 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX700 HS was released 2 years later than the TS20 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX700 HS scores against the TS20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic TS20 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX700 HS Gallery and Panasonic TS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Panasonic TS20
SX700 HS | TS20 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2012 | More recent by 25 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Canon SX700 HS
TS20 | SX700 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Panasonic TS20
SX700 HS | TS20 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX700 HS has got external measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Panasonic TS20 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX700 HS and Panasonic TS20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX700 HS vs the TS20.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX700 HS and TS20 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through specs. The graphic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX700 HS and TS20.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of files though you should really take the production date of the products into consideration. The newer SX700 HS should have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX700 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 |
Alternative name | - | Lumix DMC-FT20 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Released | 2014-02-12 | 2012-01-31 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-750mm (30.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/3.9-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II G TFT | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/1300s |
Continuous shutter speed | 9.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 4.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 269 grams (0.59 pounds) | 142 grams (0.31 pounds) |
Dimensions | 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
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 photos | 250 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $349 | $179 |