Canon SX720 HS vs Panasonic LX5

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon SX720 HS versus Panasonic LX5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and LX5 (10MP) and the SX720 HS (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") provide different sensor sizes.

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The SX720 HS was revealed 4 years later than the LX5 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX720 HS scores vs the LX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX720 HS Gallery & Panasonic LX5 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX720 HS has got outer 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 LX5 has specifications of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX720 HS versus Panasonic LX5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX720 HS against the LX5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX720 HS and LX5 is 89 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX720 HS and LX5.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX720 HS using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Canon SX720 HS will offer more detail because of its extra 10.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer SX720 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.