Canon SX720 HS vs Panasonic FH3

In this article, we are evaluating the Canon SX720 HS and Panasonic FH3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and FH3 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was revealed 6 years later than the FH3 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX720 HS grades against the FH3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX720 HS Gallery & Panasonic FH3 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX720 HS comes with external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH3 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX720 HS and Panasonic FH3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX720 HS and the FH3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX720 HS and FH3 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX720 HS and FH3.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX720 HS to provide greater detail because of its extra 6.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The younger SX720 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.