Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic FZ80

Here, we are reviewing the Canon SX710 HS versus Panasonic FZ80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX710 HS (20MP) and the FZ80 (18MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was released 24 months earlier than the FZ80 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX710 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX710 HS scores vs the FZ80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX710 HS Gallery & Panasonic FZ80 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX710 HS features external measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ80 has dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") accompanied by a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX710 HS and the FZ80.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX710 HS and FZ80 is 89 and 63 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The graphic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX710 HS and FZ80.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX710 HS to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The older SX710 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.