Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic FH6
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Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic FH6 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Canon SX700 HS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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic FH6 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX710 HS Gallery and Panasonic FH6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Panasonic FH6
SX710 HS | FH6 | |||
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Announced | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2012 | More recent by 37 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Canon SX710 HS
FH6 | SX710 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Panasonic FH6
SX710 HS | FH6 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Analyze the Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic FH6 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 | |
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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 |