Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic LX3

On this page, we are matching up the Canon SX710 HS and Panasonic LX3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and LX3 (10MP) and the SX710 HS (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX710 HS was manufactured 6 years after the LX3 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX710 HS grades vs the LX3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX710 HS Gallery and Panasonic LX3 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX710 HS comes with exterior measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Panasonic LX3 has sizing of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Check the Canon SX710 HS and Panasonic LX3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SX710 HS against the LX3.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX710 HS and LX3 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The image here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX710 HS and LX3.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX710 HS because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Canon SX710 HS will produce greater detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The fresher SX710 HS will have an edge in sensor tech.