Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FZ150

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Canon SX730 HS versus Panasonic FZ150, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and FZ150 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was announced 5 years later than the FZ150 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX730 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX730 HS matches up against the FZ150 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX730 HS Gallery & Panasonic FZ150 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX730 HS enjoys physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ150 has dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SX730 HS vs the FZ150.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX730 HS and FZ150 is 88 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The photograph here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX730 HS and FZ150.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon SX730 HS to give you extra detail with its extra 8.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern SX730 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.