Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic ZS45

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Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic ZS45

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.0 megapixels
25.00mm - 750.00mm (35mm eq.)

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See real-world photos taken with the SX700 HS.

1/2.33 inch 28.2mm²
16.1 megapixels
24.00mm - 480.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Panasonic ZS45 Review.

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Differences

Canon SX700 HS advantages over Panasonic ZS45

NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
More telephoto lens reach
750 mm vs 480 mm
Capture objects farther away
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/3200 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Panasonic ZS45 advantages over Canon SX700 HS

In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

350 vs 250 shots
Capture more photos
Longer exposure
30 vs 15 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
10.0 fps vs 8.5 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
6400 vs 3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
RAW file ability
Neither provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t finished our review of the Canon SX700 HS, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Canon SX700 HS Shooter's Report

We haven’t reviewed the Panasonic ZS45.
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The Competition

Compared to Sony H90

Canon SX700 HS

Sony H90

$329
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Wi-Fi
NFC

$223
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Longer exposure

Compare Canon SX700 HS vs Sony H90

Panasonic ZS45

Sony H90

$199
1/2.33 inch

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

$223
1/2.3 inch

Bigger JPEG buffer

Compare Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony H90

Compared to Panasonic ZS40

Canon SX700 HS

Panasonic ZS40

$329
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Faster shutter

$380
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic ZS40

Panasonic ZS45

Panasonic ZS40

$199
1/2.33 inch

Tiltable Screen
Bigger JPEG buffer

$380
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

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Compared to Panasonic ZS35

Canon SX700 HS

Panasonic ZS35

$329
1/2.3 inch

More telephoto lens reach
Manual focus

$300
1/2.33 inch

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic ZS35

Panasonic ZS45

Panasonic ZS35

$199
1/2.33 inch

Manual focus
More dots on screen

$300
1/2.33 inch

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Compared to Canon SX710 HS

Canon SX700 HS

Canon SX710 HS

$329
1/2.3 inch

Slow-motion videos

$329
1/2.3 inch

More pixels

Compare Canon SX700 HS vs Canon SX710 HS

Panasonic ZS45

Canon SX710 HS

$199
1/2.33 inch

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$329
1/2.3 inch

NFC
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Panasonic ZS45 vs Canon SX710 HS

Compared to Panasonic ZS60

Canon SX700 HS

Panasonic ZS60

$329
1/2.3 inch

NFC

$448
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic ZS60

Panasonic ZS45

Panasonic ZS60

$199
1/2.33 inch

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

$448
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

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