Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic ZS8

Here, we will be comparing the Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic ZS8, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and ZS8 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was manufactured 3 years later than the ZS8 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX710 HS scores against the ZS8 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX710 HS Gallery & Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX710 HS offers outside dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS8 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SX710 HS and the ZS8.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX710 HS and ZS8 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Normally, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX710 HS and ZS8.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon SX710 HS to show greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent SX710 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.