Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FZ100

Following is a in depth overview of the Canon SX730 HS versus Panasonic FZ100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and FZ100 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was announced 6 years after the FZ100 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX730 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX730 HS matches up against the FZ100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX730 HS Gallery & Panasonic FZ100 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX730 HS provides exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ100 has dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX730 HS and the FZ100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX730 HS and FZ100 is 88 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX730 HS and FZ100.

Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon SX730 HS to result in more detail with its extra 6.3MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX730 HS will have an edge in sensor innovation.