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Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs

Canon SX700 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Renewed by Canon SX710 HS
Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS5
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Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

Below is a thorough assessment of the Canon SX700 HS versus Panasonic TS6, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was introduced 10 months before the TS6 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX700 HS grades versus the TS6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Panasonic TS6

 SX700 HS TS6 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Canon SX700 HS

 TS6 SX700 HS 
RevealedJanuary 2015February 2014More recent by 10 months

Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Panasonic TS6

 SX700 HS TS6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX700 HS has got physical measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS6 has measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

See the Canon SX700 HS versus Panasonic TS6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SX700 HS and the TS6.

Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX700 HS and TS6 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The graphic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX700 HS and TS6.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photographs but you will need to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The older SX700 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Portrait photography features
Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography features
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you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
37
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Street photography details
Panasonic TS6 Street photography details
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (269g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX700 HS
Sports photography with Panasonic TS6
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amazing zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (250 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (370 shots)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS6 Travel photography advice
65
lighter than others (269g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (750mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery pack (250 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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better than average battery pack (370 CIPA)
environment sealing
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Landscape photography camera
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you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery pack (250 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
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relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (370 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Vlogging features
Panasonic TS6 Vlogging features
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really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (269g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone support
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone port
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Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and Panasonic TS6
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT6
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2014-02-12 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-750mm (30.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech PureColor II G TFT -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269g (0.59 lb) 214g (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photos 370 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 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 One One
Retail cost $349 $300