Canon SX720 HS vs Panasonic S1

Below, we are analyzing the Canon SX720 HS and Panasonic S1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and S1 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was introduced 5 years later than the S1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX720 HS grades against the S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX720 HS Gallery and Panasonic S1 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX720 HS has got exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SX720 HS against the S1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX720 HS and S1 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The graphic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX720 HS and S1.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX720 HS to give you extra detail using its extra 8.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer SX720 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.