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Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
89
Imaging
45
Features
51
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic TS20 Key Specs

Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX700 HS
  • Later Model is Canon SX720 HS
Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT20
Photography Glossary

Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic TS20, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and TS20 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was launched 2 years after the TS20 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX710 HS matches up against the TS20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Panasonic TS20

 SX710 HS TS20 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2012More modern by 36 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Canon SX710 HS

 TS20 SX710 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Panasonic TS20

 SX710 HS TS20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX710 HS provides outer measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS20 has specifications of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SX710 HS versus the TS20.

Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX710 HS and TS20 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The picture underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX710 HS and TS20.

All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX710 HS to give more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern SX710 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Portrait photography camera
47
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
offers face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
30
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Street photography details
Panasonic TS20 Street photography details
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (269g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lighter than average in class (142 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Sports photography advice
Panasonic TS20 Sports photography advice
47
excellent zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (230 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX710 HS
Travel photography with Panasonic TS20
66
lighter than competition in class (269 grams)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (750mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (230 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
70
lighter than average in class (142g)
weather proofing
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography highlights
49
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery power (230 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
41
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Vlogging details
Panasonic TS20 Vlogging details
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relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (269 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have external mic jack
31
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (142 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
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Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX710 HS and Panasonic TS20
 Canon PowerShot SX710 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX710 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT20
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2015-01-06 2012-01-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269g (0.59 lb) 142g (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 images 250 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $349 $179