Canon SX720 HS vs Panasonic FZ1000

Below, we are matching up the Canon SX720 HS and Panasonic FZ1000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and the FZ1000 (20MP) is very close but the SX720 HS (1/2.3") and FZ1000 (1") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX720 HS was manufactured 21 months after the FZ1000 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX720 HS scores versus the FZ1000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX720 HS Gallery & Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX720 HS comes with outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ1000 has proportions of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX720 HS and Panasonic FZ1000 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SX720 HS against the FZ1000.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX720 HS and FZ1000 is 89 and 55 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX720 HS and FZ1000.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX720 HS because of its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Canon SX720 HS will result in extra detail due to its extra 0.3MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The fresher SX720 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.