Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic TS20
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Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic TS20 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic TS20 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX710 HS Gallery & Panasonic TS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Panasonic TS20
SX710 HS | TS20 | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2012 | More modern by 36 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Canon SX710 HS
TS20 | SX710 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Panasonic TS20
SX710 HS | TS20 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Analyze the Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic TS20 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 | |
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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 |