Canon SX720 HS vs Panasonic FH7

Here is a extensive assessment of the Canon SX720 HS versus Panasonic FH7, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and FH7 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was unveiled 4 years later than the FH7 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX720 HS grades vs the FH7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX720 HS Gallery & Panasonic FH7 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX720 HS comes with external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Panasonic FH7 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SX720 HS against the FH7.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX720 HS and FH7 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX720 HS and FH7.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon SX720 HS to show more detail having an extra 4.3MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern SX720 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.