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Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic XS1 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
  • Released February 2014
  • Replacement is Canon SX710 HS
Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Released January 2013
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Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic XS1 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic XS1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the XS1 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was revealed 14 months later than the XS1 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX700 HS scores versus the XS1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Panasonic XS1

 SX700 HS XS1 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2013Fresher by 14 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Canon SX700 HS

 XS1 SX700 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Panasonic XS1

 SX700 HS XS1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX700 HS provides 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) whilst the Panasonic XS1 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX700 HS versus the XS1.

Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX700 HS and XS1 is 89 and 97 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The visual underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX700 HS and XS1.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures although you would want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The newer SX700 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX700 HS
Portrait photography with Panasonic XS1
44
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detect focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX700 HS
Street photography with Panasonic XS1
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (269 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (103 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Sports photography factors
Panasonic XS1 Sports photography factors
45
amazing zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (250 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX700 HS
Travel photography with Panasonic XS1
65
lighter than competitors in class (269 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (750mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery power (250 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than average in class (103g)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Landscape photography info
Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography info
47
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery power (250 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
39
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Vlogging factors
Panasonic XS1 Vlogging factors
34
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (269 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone support
31
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (103 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and Panasonic XS1
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-02-12 2013-01-07
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 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 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-750mm (30.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology PureColor II G TFT TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 9.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 Motion JPEG
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269g (0.59 lb) 103g (0.23 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 260 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $349 $130