Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic FZ47

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon SX710 HS versus Panasonic FZ47, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and FZ47 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was unveiled 3 years later than the FZ47 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX710 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX710 HS scores vs the FZ47 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX710 HS Gallery and Panasonic FZ47 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX710 HS offers external measurements 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 FZ47 has specifications of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") along with a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX710 HS versus Panasonic FZ47 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SX710 HS versus the FZ47.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX710 HS and FZ47 is 89 and 68 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to see the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX710 HS and FZ47.

Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX710 HS to give you more detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent SX710 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.