Canon SX720 HS vs Panasonic TS5

Lets take a closer look at the Canon SX720 HS vs Panasonic TS5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and TS5 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was revealed 2 years after the TS5 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX720 HS scores vs the TS5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX720 HS Gallery and Panasonic TS5 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX720 HS offers physical dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS5 has proportions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX720 HS vs Panasonic TS5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SX720 HS vs the TS5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX720 HS and TS5 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The picture here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX720 HS and TS5.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX720 HS to give you more detail because of its extra 4.3MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent SX720 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.