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Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FH10

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
51
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FH10 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
  • Replaced the Canon SX720 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX740 HS
Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FH10 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon SX730 HS and Panasonic FH10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and FH10 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was manufactured 4 years after the FH10 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX730 HS scores versus the FH10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Panasonic FH10

 SX730 HS FH10 
RevealedApril 2017January 2013Newer by 52 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Canon SX730 HS

 FH10 SX730 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Panasonic FH10

 SX730 HS FH10 
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FH10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX730 HS has got outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Panasonic FH10 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SX730 HS against the FH10.

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FH10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX730 HS and FH10 is 88 and 97 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FH10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FH10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The image underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX730 HS and FH10.

Plainly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon SX730 HS to resolve greater detail due to its extra 4.3MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent SX730 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FH10 sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH10 Portrait photography highlights
48
has manual focus
good MP (20.3 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Street photography features
Panasonic FH10 Street photography features
69
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (300g)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX730 HS
Sports photography with Panasonic FH10
48
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20.3 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (250 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Travel photography factors
Panasonic FH10 Travel photography factors
72
lighter than competitors in class (300 grams)
has bluetooth
good MP (20.3MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (250 CIPA)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition (103 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Landscape photography information
Panasonic FH10 Landscape photography information
50
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20.3MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery pack (250 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
39
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Vlogging factors
Panasonic FH10 Vlogging factors
74
relatively wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (300g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
missing mic socket
31
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
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Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FH10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Panasonic FH10
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2017-04-06 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.9 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 300 gr (0.66 pounds) 103 gr (0.23 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 pictures 260 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $399 $110