Canon SX720 HS vs Panasonic ZS80

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX720 HS versus Panasonic ZS80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and the ZS80 (20MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was released 24 months earlier than the ZS80 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the SX720 HS matches up versus the ZS80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS and Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX720 HS Gallery and Panasonic ZS80 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX720 HS has got physical dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS80 has sizing of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") along with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX720 HS versus Panasonic ZS80 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX720 HS versus the ZS80.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX720 HS and ZS80 is 89 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The visual below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX720 HS and ZS80.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX720 HS to give greater detail as a result of its extra 0.3MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older SX720 HS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.