Canon SX720 HS vs Panasonic FX90

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX720 HS versus Panasonic FX90, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and FX90 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was released 4 years later than the FX90 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX720 HS grades vs the FX90 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-FX90. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX720 HS Gallery & Panasonic FX90 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX720 HS provides outer dimensions 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 FX90 has dimensions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX720 HS versus Panasonic FX90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX720 HS versus the FX90.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX720 HS and FX90 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The photograph below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX720 HS and FX90.

To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon SX720 HS to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 8.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger SX720 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.