Canon SX720 HS vs Panasonic FH10

Lets look much closer at the Canon SX720 HS and Panasonic FH10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and FH10 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was brought out 3 years later than the FH10 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX720 HS grades vs the FH10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX720 HS Gallery & Panasonic FH10 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX720 HS comes with outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH10 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX720 HS and the FH10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX720 HS and FH10 is 89 and 97 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The graphic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX720 HS and FH10.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX720 HS to resolve greater detail having its extra 4.3MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern SX720 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.