Canon SX720 HS vs Panasonic S2

Following is a complete analysis of the Canon SX720 HS versus Panasonic S2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and S2 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was launched 4 years after the S2 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX720 HS grades versus the S2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX720 HS provides physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S2 has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the SX720 HS and the S2.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX720 HS and S2 is 89 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The picture underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX720 HS and S2.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX720 HS to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 6.3MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher SX720 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.