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Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FX75

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FX75 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
  • Launched April 2017
  • Replaced the Canon SX720 HS
  • Renewed by Canon SX740 HS
Panasonic FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FX70
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Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FX75 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Canon SX730 HS and Panasonic FX75, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and FX75 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was manufactured 6 years after the FX75 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX730 HS grades versus the FX75 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Panasonic FX75

 SX730 HS FX75 
IntroducedApril 2017June 2010More modern by 84 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Canon SX730 HS

 FX75 SX730 HS 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Panasonic FX75

 SX730 HS FX75 

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FX75 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX730 HS has outside dimensions 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 FX75 has specifications of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX730 HS and Panasonic FX75 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SX730 HS vs the FX75.

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FX75 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX730 HS and FX75 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FX75 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FX75 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The image underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX730 HS and FX75.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX730 HS to produce extra detail due to its extra 6.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The newer SX730 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FX75 sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FX75 as a Portrait photography camera
48
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20.3MP)
has face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Street photography advice
Panasonic FX75 Street photography advice
69
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (300 grams)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Sports photography information
Panasonic FX75 Sports photography information
48
great zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20.3MP)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (250 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX730 HS
Travel photography with Panasonic FX75
72
lighter than average (300 grams)
has bluetooth
megapixel count decent (20.3 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
long reach (960mm)
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (250 per charge)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
includes touch focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX730 HS
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX75
50
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20.3MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery life (250 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
37
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Vlogging features
Panasonic FX75 Vlogging features
74
really wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (300g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
missing external mic jack
31
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
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Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FX75 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Panasonic FX75
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FX70
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2017-04-06 2010-06-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 Venus Engine HD II
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 20.3MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.9fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 7.40 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 300g (0.66 lbs) 165g (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $399 $139