Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic SZ10

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SX710 HS versus Panasonic SZ10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and SZ10 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was announced within a month of the SZ10 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX710 HS grades versus the SZ10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX710 HS Gallery and Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX710 HS has got exterior dimensions 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 SZ10 has specifications of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX710 HS versus Panasonic SZ10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX710 HS compared to the SZ10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX710 HS and SZ10 is 89 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX710 HS and SZ10.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX710 HS to resolve more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively.