Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic S3

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic S3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and S3 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was launched 4 years after the S3 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX710 HS grades against the S3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX710 HS Gallery and Panasonic S3 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX710 HS has got outside dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Panasonic S3 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic S3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX710 HS and the S3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX710 HS and S3 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX710 HS and S3.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon SX710 HS to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer SX710 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.