Canon SX720 HS vs Panasonic FH6

Lets look much closer at the Canon SX720 HS versus Panasonic FH6, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and FH6 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was released 4 years after the FH6 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX720 HS scores vs the FH6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX720 HS Gallery and Panasonic FH6 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX720 HS has got physical 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) while the Panasonic FH6 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SX720 HS vs the FH6.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX720 HS and FH6 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The image underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX720 HS and FH6.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon SX720 HS to provide more detail as a result of its extra 6.3MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent SX720 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.