Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic FH5

Following is a extended review of the Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic FH5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and FH5 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was manufactured 4 years after the FH5 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX710 HS scores vs the FH5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX710 HS Gallery and Panasonic FH5 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX710 HS provides external measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH5 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic FH5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SX710 HS vs the FH5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX710 HS and FH5 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The picture below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX710 HS and FH5.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon SX710 HS to deliver greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SX710 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.