Canon SX720 HS vs Panasonic LX7

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX720 HS and Panasonic LX7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and LX7 (10MP) and the SX720 HS (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor size.

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The SX720 HS was introduced 3 years later than the LX7 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX720 HS grades against the LX7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX720 HS Gallery and Panasonic LX7 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX720 HS provides physical dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Panasonic LX7 has dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX720 HS and Panasonic LX7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SX720 HS versus the LX7.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX720 HS and LX7 is 89 and 86 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX720 HS and LX7.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX720 HS having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Canon SX720 HS will deliver more detail using its extra 10.3MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more modern SX720 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.