Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic ZS5

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX700 HS and Panasonic ZS5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the SX700 HS (16MP) and ZS5 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was introduced 3 years later than the ZS5 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX700 HS scores versus the ZS5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX700 HS Gallery and Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX700 HS enjoys outer dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS5 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX700 HS and Panasonic ZS5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SX700 HS versus the ZS5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX700 HS and ZS5 is 89 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX700 HS and ZS5.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon SX700 HS to render extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent SX700 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.