Canon SX720 HS vs Panasonic SZ1

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Canon SX720 HS and Panasonic SZ1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and SZ1 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was brought out 4 years after the SZ1 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX720 HS scores versus the SZ1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX720 HS Gallery and Panasonic SZ1 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX720 HS provides exterior 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 SZ1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SX720 HS and the SZ1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX720 HS and SZ1 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The picture below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX720 HS and SZ1.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon SX720 HS to give you more detail having its extra 4.3MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger SX720 HS provides a benefit in sensor innovation.