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Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FH5

Portability
88 Imaging
47 Features
59 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
31 Overall
35

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FH5 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
  • Superseded the Canon SX720 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX740 HS
Panasonic FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS18
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Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FH5 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Canon SX730 HS and Panasonic FH5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and FH5 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was announced 6 years after the FH5 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX730 HS scores versus the FH5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Panasonic FH5

		

		

			
 SX730 HS FH5 
IntroducedApril 2017January 2011Newer by 77 months
Focus manually  Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Canon SX730 HS

		

		

			
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Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Panasonic FH5

		

		

			
 SX730 HS FH5 
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Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FH5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX730 HS has got 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) while the Panasonic FH5 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX730 HS and Panasonic FH5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX730 HS against the FH5.
Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FH5 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX730 HS and FH5 is 88 and 96 respectively.
Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FH5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FH5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The image here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX730 HS and FH5.
As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX730 HS to resolve greater detail with its extra 4.3MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer SX730 HS will have an edge in sensor technology.
	
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Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX730 HS Portrait photography info
Panasonic FH5 Portrait photography info
48
 has manual focus
 decent megapixels (20.3 megapixels)
 supports face detection focus
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
34
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 includes face detect focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon SX730 HS Street photography features
Panasonic FH5 Street photography features
69
 tilting screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others in class (300g)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
67
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes touch to focus
 lighter than average in class (121 grams)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX730 HS Sports photography factors
Panasonic FH5 Sports photography factors
48
 great zoom range (24-960mm  40.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (20.3 megapixels)
 supports tracking autofocus
 slow continuous shooting (5.9 fps)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 not so great battery (250 shots)
 no phase detect auto focus
40
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 max fps low (4.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Canon SX730 HS as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic FH5 as a Travel photography camera
72
 lighter than others in class (300g)
 connects via bluetooth
 decent megapixels (20.3 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 really wide (24mm)
 long reach (960mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 not so great battery (250 shots)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
71
 lighter than average in class (121g)
 includes touch to focus
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX730 HS Landscape photography details
Panasonic FH5 Landscape photography details
50
 has manual focus
 really wide (24mm)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (20.3MP)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 not so great battery (250 per charge)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
38
 decently wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 no manual control
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX730 HS Vlogging details
Panasonic FH5 Vlogging details
74
 really wide (24mm)
 display is selfie friendly
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection focus
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than others in class (300g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't have external mic jack
33
 decently wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focusing
 lighter than average in class (121 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no mic socket
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Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Panasonic FH5
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS18
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2017-04-06 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 Venus Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 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 images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 5.9 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash    
AE 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 300 gr (0.66 lbs) 121 gr (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 94 x 54 x 19mm (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 shots 260 shots
Battery type 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
Pricing at launch $399 $169