Canon SX720 HS vs Panasonic FZ47

In this article, we will be comparing the Canon SX720 HS and Panasonic FZ47, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and FZ47 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was revealed 4 years later than the FZ47 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX720 HS matches up vs the FZ47 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX720 HS has exterior 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) whilst the Panasonic FZ47 has measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX720 HS and the FZ47.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX720 HS and FZ47 is 89 and 68 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX720 HS and FZ47.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX720 HS to result in extra detail because of its extra 8.3MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern SX720 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.