Canon SX720 HS vs Panasonic FZ300

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Canon SX720 HS and Panasonic FZ300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and FZ300 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was released 8 months later than the FZ300 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX720 HS grades vs the FZ300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX720 HS Gallery and Panasonic FZ300 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX720 HS has got external dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ300 has dimensions of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") along with a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX720 HS and Panasonic FZ300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SX720 HS and the FZ300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX720 HS and FZ300 is 89 and 59 respectively.

Normally, its hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX720 HS and FZ300.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon SX720 HS to give you more detail as a result of its extra 8.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher SX720 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.