Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Canon SX720 HS and Panasonic LX10 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Canon SX720 HS has external dimensions of 110 x 64 x 36 mm (4.33 x 2.52 x 1.42″) and weighs 270 g (0.60 lb / 9.52 oz) (including batteries). Panasonic LX10 has external dimensions of 106 x 60 x 42 mm (4.17 x 2.36 x 1.65″) and weighs 310 g (0.68 lb / 10.93 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Canon SX720 HS and the Panasonic LX10. Panasonic LX10 is 4mm narrower and 4mm shorter than Canon SX720 HS but it is also 6mm thicker.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Canon SX720 HS and Panasonic LX10.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Canon SX720 HS is 40g lighter than the Panasonic LX10 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Canon PowerShot SX720 HS nor Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 (Lumix DMC-LX15) provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Canon SX720 HS and Panasonic LX10's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
On the other hand, Panasonic LX10 features a
Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels whereas the Canon SX720 HS has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to LX10.