Canon SX720 HS vs Panasonic ZS1

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon SX720 HS and Panasonic ZS1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the SX720 HS (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") offer totally different sensor size.

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The SX720 HS was manufactured 6 years later than the ZS1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX720 HS grades versus the ZS1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX720 HS Gallery and Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX720 HS has outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS1 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX720 HS and Panasonic ZS1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX720 HS and the ZS1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX720 HS and ZS1 is 89 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX720 HS and ZS1.

Clearly, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX720 HS due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Canon SX720 HS will produce greater detail due to its extra 10.3MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger SX720 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.