Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic SZ1

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon SX710 HS and Panasonic SZ1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and SZ1 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was introduced 3 years later than the SZ1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX710 HS matches up against the SZ1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX710 HS Gallery and Panasonic SZ1 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX710 HS features outer measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ1 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX710 HS versus the SZ1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX710 HS and SZ1 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX710 HS and SZ1.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon SX710 HS to render greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent SX710 HS provides a benefit in sensor tech.