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Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS80

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
51
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs

Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 300g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Released April 2017
  • Previous Model is Canon SX720 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX740 HS
Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS70
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Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS80 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and the ZS80 (20MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was released 10 months prior to the ZS80 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX730 HS matches up versus the ZS80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Panasonic ZS80

 SX730 HS ZS80 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Canon SX730 HS

 ZS80 SX730 HS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018April 2017Newer by 10 months
Display resolution1040k922kSharper display (+118k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Panasonic ZS80

 SX730 HS ZS80 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS80 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX730 HS enjoys outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS80 has proportions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") and a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX730 HS versus the ZS80.

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX730 HS and ZS80 is 88 and 86 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS80 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The image here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX730 HS and ZS80.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX730 HS to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 0.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX730 HS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS80 sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS80 Portrait photography information
48
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20.3MP)
provides face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
54
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS80 Street photography advice
69
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (300 grams)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
75
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
offers touch to focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS80 Sports photography highlights
48
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20.3MP)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (250 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
61
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS80 Travel photography features
72
lighter than others (300g)
has bluetooth
sensor resolution is decent (20.3 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (24mm)
long reach (960mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low battery life (250 shots)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
79
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
offers touch to focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS80 Landscape photography factors
50
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20.3 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery life (250 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
62
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS80 Vlogging information
74
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (300 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
missing microphone jack
73
quite wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of mic port
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Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Panasonic ZS80
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSPanasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
Also called - Lumix DC-TZ95
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2017-04-06 2018-02-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,330 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.9fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 5.60 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 300 gr (0.66 pounds) 327 gr (0.72 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photos 380 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots One One
Retail price $399 $448