Canon SX720 HS vs Panasonic FZ200

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon SX720 HS vs Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and FZ200 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was announced 3 years later than the FZ200 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX720 HS scores vs the FZ200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX720 HS Gallery & Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX720 HS comes with exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ200 has specifications of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX720 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX720 HS and the FZ200.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX720 HS and FZ200 is 89 and 65 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX720 HS and FZ200.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX720 HS to deliver extra detail with its extra 8.3MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer SX720 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.