Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic TS5

In this article, we are evaluating the Canon SX710 HS versus Panasonic TS5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and TS5 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was launched 19 months later than the TS5 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX710 HS grades against the TS5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX710 HS Gallery and Panasonic TS5 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX710 HS provides external measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Panasonic TS5 has proportions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX710 HS versus Panasonic TS5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SX710 HS vs the TS5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX710 HS and TS5 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The graphic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX710 HS and TS5.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX710 HS to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern SX710 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.