Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FH20

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX730 HS and Panasonic FH20, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and FH20 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was revealed 7 years after the FH20 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX730 HS grades against the FH20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20. The full galleries are available at Canon SX730 HS Gallery & Panasonic FH20 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX730 HS enjoys 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) whilst the Panasonic FH20 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX730 HS vs the FH20.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX730 HS and FH20 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Usually, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX730 HS and FH20.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon SX730 HS to produce extra detail because of its extra 6.3MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher SX730 HS should have a benefit in sensor tech.