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Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic ZS20

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41

Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic ZS20 Key Specs

Canon SX700 HS
(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
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Refreshed by Canon SX710 HS
Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Launched April 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS15
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS25
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Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic ZS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was revealed 22 months later than the ZS20 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX700 HS matches up against the ZS20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Panasonic ZS20

 SX700 HS ZS20 
LaunchedFebruary 2014April 2012Fresher by 22 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Canon SX700 HS

 ZS20 SX700 HS 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Panasonic ZS20

 SX700 HS ZS20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX700 HS comes with outside measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS20 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic ZS20 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SX700 HS versus the ZS20.

Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX700 HS and ZS20 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The graphic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX700 HS and ZS20.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX700 HS to provide greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern SX700 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic ZS20 sensor size comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS20 Portrait photography advice
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manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Street photography features
Panasonic ZS20 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (269 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than others (206 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS20 as a Sports photography camera
45
excellent zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (250 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
47
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (260 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX700 HS
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS20
65
lighter than competition in class (269g)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (750mm)
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery life (250 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
68
lighter than others (206 grams)
supports touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (260 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX700 HS
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS20
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manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery life (250 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
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reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery (260 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS20 Vlogging factors
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decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (269 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (206g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic support
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Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and Panasonic ZS20
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
Other name - Lumix DMC-TZ30
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-02-12 2012-04-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-750mm (30.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology PureColor II G TFT -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 9.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269 grams (0.59 lb) 206 grams (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $349 $349