Canon SX720 HS vs Panasonic ZS7

Here is a complete assessment of the Canon SX720 HS vs Panasonic ZS7, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and ZS7 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was launched 4 years later than the ZS7 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX720 HS matches up against the ZS7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX720 HS Gallery & Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Canon SX720 HS enjoys external measurements 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 ZS7 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SX720 HS vs the ZS7.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX720 HS and ZS7 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX720 HS and ZS7.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX720 HS to show more detail utilizing its extra 8.3MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher SX720 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.