Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic ZS3

Lets take a closer look at the Canon SX710 HS and Panasonic ZS3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and ZS3 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was unveiled 5 years after the ZS3 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX710 HS grades vs the ZS3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The full galleries are available at Canon SX710 HS Gallery & Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX710 HS has outside dimensions 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 ZS3 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SX710 HS and the ZS3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX710 HS and ZS3 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX710 HS and ZS3.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX710 HS to offer greater detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent SX710 HS provides an edge in sensor tech.