Canon SX720 HS vs Panasonic LZ30

In this article, we will be looking at the Canon SX720 HS vs Panasonic LZ30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and LZ30 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was manufactured 3 years later than the LZ30 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX720 HS matches up vs the LZ30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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When you are intending to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX720 HS offers 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 LZ30 has dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SX720 HS vs the LZ30.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX720 HS and LZ30 is 89 and 66 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The graphic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX720 HS and LZ30.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon SX720 HS to render extra detail due to its extra 4.3MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern SX720 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.