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Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
59
Overall
51
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FH3 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
  • Launched April 2017
  • Old Model is Canon SX720 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX740 HS
Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
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Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FH3 Overview

Following is a detailed assessment of the Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FH3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and FH3 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX730 HS was revealed 7 years after the FH3 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX730 HS scores versus the FH3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Panasonic FH3

 SX730 HS FH3 
IntroducedApril 2017January 2010More modern by 89 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Canon SX730 HS

 FH3 SX730 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Panasonic FH3

 SX730 HS FH3 
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX730 HS features physical dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Panasonic FH3 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FH3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX730 HS and the FH3.

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX730 HS and FH3 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The image below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX730 HS and FH3.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX730 HS to give greater detail because of its extra 6.3MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer SX730 HS provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography information
47
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20.3MP)
features face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Street photography highlights
Panasonic FH3 Street photography highlights
69
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (300g)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Sports photography information
Panasonic FH3 Sports photography information
48
excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20.3MP)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (250 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX730 HS
Travel photography with Panasonic FH3
72
lighter than average (300 grams)
supports bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (20.3 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (960mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery life (250 shots)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
64
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography advice
49
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20.3 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery life (250 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
37
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Vlogging features
Panasonic FH3 Vlogging features
74
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (300g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have microphone jack
29
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Panasonic FH3
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS11
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2017-04-06 2010-01-06
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.9fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 300g (0.66 pounds) 165g (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 images -
Battery type 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 card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $399 $160