Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic ZR3

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon SX710 HS and Panasonic ZR3, one is 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 ZR3 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was announced 5 years after the ZR3 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX710 HS grades against the ZR3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX710 HS Gallery and Panasonic ZR3 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX710 HS features exterior measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZR3 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX710 HS and Panasonic ZR3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SX710 HS and the ZR3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX710 HS and ZR3 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The image below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX710 HS and ZR3.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon SX710 HS to show greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX710 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.