Canon SX720 HS vs Panasonic TS2

Here is a extended analysis of the Canon SX720 HS vs Panasonic TS2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and TS2 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was manufactured 6 years later than the TS2 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX720 HS matches up vs the TS2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX720 HS Gallery and Panasonic TS2 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX720 HS enjoys 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) while the Panasonic TS2 has sizing of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX720 HS against the TS2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX720 HS and TS2 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX720 HS and TS2.

As you can see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon SX720 HS to give extra detail due to its extra 6.3MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern SX720 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.