Canon SX720 HS vs Panasonic FZ150

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon SX720 HS and Panasonic FZ150, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and FZ150 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was brought out 3 years after the FZ150 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX720 HS matches up vs the FZ150 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX720 HS Gallery and Panasonic FZ150 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX720 HS enjoys external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ150 has specifications of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX720 HS and Panasonic FZ150 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX720 HS and the FZ150.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX720 HS and FZ150 is 89 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The pic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX720 HS and FZ150.

All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX720 HS to give more detail having its extra 8.3MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent SX720 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.