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Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
51
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs

Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Succeeded the Canon SX720 HS
  • New Model is Canon SX740 HS
Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Canon SX730 HS versus Panasonic FS25, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and FS25 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was brought out 8 years after the FS25 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX730 HS grades against the FS25 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Panasonic FS25

 SX730 HS FS25 
IntroducedApril 2017January 2009More modern by 100 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Canon SX730 HS

 FS25 SX730 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Panasonic FS25

 SX730 HS FS25 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX730 HS provides physical dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Panasonic FS25 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX730 HS versus Panasonic FS25 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SX730 HS against the FS25.

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX730 HS and FS25 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The pic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX730 HS and FS25.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon SX730 HS to render extra detail having its extra 8.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher SX730 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography advice
48
has manual focus
resolution is good (20.3 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
26
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Street photography info
Panasonic FS25 Street photography info
69
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (300g)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Sports photography features
Panasonic FS25 Sports photography features
48
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20.3MP)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (250 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX730 HS
Travel photography with Panasonic FS25
72
lighter than average (300g)
supports bluetooth
resolution is good (20.3MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (960mm)
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery life (250 shots)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
51
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Landscape photography information
Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography information
50
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20.3 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery life (250 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
32
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX730 HS
Vlogging with Panasonic FS25
74
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (300 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of external microphone support
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic jack
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Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Panasonic FS25
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2017-04-06 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 -
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.9 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 300g (0.66 lbs) 148g (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" 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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $399 $230