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Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic FH6

Portability
89
Imaging
45
Features
51
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic FH6 Key Specs

Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Superseded the Canon SX700 HS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX720 HS
Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic FH6 Overview

Below is a detailed review of the Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic FH6, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and FH6 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was unveiled 3 years later than the FH6 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX710 HS scores versus the FH6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Panasonic FH6

 SX710 HS FH6 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2012More recent by 37 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Canon SX710 HS

 FH6 SX710 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Panasonic FH6

 SX710 HS FH6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX710 HS enjoys outside dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Panasonic FH6 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX710 HS and the FH6.

Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic FH6 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX710 HS and FH6 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic FH6 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX710 HS and FH6.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon SX710 HS to deliver extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX710 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic FH6 sensor size comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH6 as a Portrait photography camera
47
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
features face detection focusing
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Street photography information
Panasonic FH6 Street photography information
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (269g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (119g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX710 HS
Sports photography with Panasonic FH6
47
long zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
features tracking autofocus
slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (230 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
better than average battery life (280 CIPA)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Travel photography info
Panasonic FH6 Travel photography info
66
lighter than competition (269 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (750mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (230 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
70
better than average battery life (280 shots)
lighter than competitors (119g)
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX710 HS
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH6
49
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery pack (230 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
41
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
better than average battery life (280 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH6 Vlogging advice
34
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (269g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
32
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (119g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX710 HS and Panasonic FH6
 Canon PowerShot SX710 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX710 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2015-01-06 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269 grams (0.59 lbs) 119 grams (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 shots 280 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $349 $129