Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FH25

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon SX730 HS and Panasonic FH25, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and FH25 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was released 6 years later than the FH25 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX730 HS matches up vs the FH25 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX730 HS has exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Panasonic FH25 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SX730 HS against the FH25.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX730 HS and FH25 is 88 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX730 HS and FH25.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX730 HS to show greater detail as a result of its extra 4.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern SX730 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.