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Canon SX720 HS vs Panasonic FX580

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
48
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Canon SX720 HS vs Panasonic FX580 Key Specs

Canon SX720 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 270g - 110 x 64 x 36mm
  • Revealed February 2016
  • Succeeded the Canon SX710 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX730 HS
Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FX550
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Canon SX720 HS vs Panasonic FX580 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Canon SX720 HS and Panasonic FX580, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and FX580 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was manufactured 7 years later than the FX580 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX720 HS scores versus the FX580 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Panasonic FX580

 SX720 HS FX580 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016January 2009More recent by 86 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Canon SX720 HS

 FX580 SX720 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Panasonic FX580

 SX720 HS FX580 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon SX720 HS vs Panasonic FX580 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX720 HS features 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) while the Panasonic FX580 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX720 HS compared to the FX580.

Canon SX720 HS vs Panasonic FX580 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX720 HS and FX580 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX720 HS vs Panasonic FX580 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Panasonic FX580 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX720 HS and FX580.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon SX720 HS to render more detail due to its extra 8.3MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent SX720 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX720 HS vs Panasonic FX580 sensor size comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX720 HS vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FX580 Portrait photography highlights
48
focusing manually
MP count decent (20.3MP)
provides face detection focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
26
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Street photography highlights
Panasonic FX580 Street photography highlights
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (270g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FX580 Sports photography highlights
48
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20.3MP)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (250 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Travel photography information
Panasonic FX580 Travel photography information
67
lighter than others (270g)
MP count decent (20.3MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (960mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery pack (250 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
58
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FX580 Landscape photography factors
50
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20.3 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery pack (250 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
37
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Vlogging details
Panasonic FX580 Vlogging details
35
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (270g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
31
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Canon SX720 HS vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX720 HS and Panasonic FX580
 Canon PowerShot SX720 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FX550
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2016-02-18 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.9 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 270 grams (0.60 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-13L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $379 $499