Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FX580

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FX580, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and FX580 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was introduced 8 years after the FX580 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX730 HS grades vs the FX580 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX730 HS Gallery & Panasonic FX580 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX730 HS comes with external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX580 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SX730 HS and the FX580.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX730 HS and FX580 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX730 HS and FX580.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon SX730 HS to provide you with extra detail using its extra 8.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent SX730 HS will have an advantage in sensor technology.