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Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic ZS45

Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
55
Overall
46

Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic ZS45 Key Specs

Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Replaced the Canon SX700 HS
  • Later Model is Canon SX720 HS
Panasonic ZS45
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 249g - 108 x 60 x 32mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS40
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS50
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Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon SX710 HS and Panasonic ZS45, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and ZS45 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was announced about the same time to the ZS45 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX710 HS matches up against the ZS45 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Panasonic ZS45

 SX710 HS ZS45 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Canon SX710 HS

 ZS45 SX710 HS 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k922kClearer display (+118k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Panasonic ZS45

 SX710 HS ZS45 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2015Same generation
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX710 HS has got physical measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS45 has sizing of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX710 HS and Panasonic ZS45 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SX710 HS versus the ZS45.

Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic ZS45 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX710 HS and ZS45 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic ZS45 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX710 HS and ZS45.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX710 HS to render extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively.

Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic ZS45 sensor size comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS45 Portrait photography info
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has manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
includes face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
37
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS45 Street photography advice
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (269 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
69
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (249 grams)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS45 Sports photography factors
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excellent zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
includes tracking focus
slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (230 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
56
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
good battery power (350 shots)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS45 Travel photography highlights
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lighter than competition in class (269g)
decent megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (750mm)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (230 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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good battery power (350 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (249g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX710 HS
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS45
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has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery power (230 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
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really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good battery power (350 per charge)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS45 Vlogging info
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rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (269 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing mic socket
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really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (249g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
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Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX710 HS and Panasonic ZS45
 Canon PowerShot SX710 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX710 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ57
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-01-06 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface 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
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 21
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 922k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269 gr (0.59 lb) 249 gr (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 photos 350 photos
Form 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 Single Single
Pricing at launch $349 $300