Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic LZ30

Lets look closer at the Canon SX710 HS versus Panasonic LZ30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and LZ30 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was brought out 2 years later than the LZ30 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX710 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX710 HS matches up vs the LZ30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX710 HS Gallery and Panasonic LZ30 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX710 HS has got exterior dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ30 has sizing of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX710 HS versus Panasonic LZ30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SX710 HS vs the LZ30.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX710 HS and LZ30 is 89 and 66 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX710 HS and LZ30.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX710 HS to give more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer SX710 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.