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Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FZ200

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
51
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
47

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 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
  • Announced April 2017
  • Previous Model is Canon SX720 HS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX740 HS
Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Replaced the Panasonic FZ100
  • Updated by Panasonic FZ300
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Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and FZ200 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was brought out 4 years after the FZ200 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX730 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX730 HS scores versus the FZ200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Panasonic FZ200

 SX730 HS FZ200 
IntroducedApril 2017July 2012More modern by 58 months
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Canon SX730 HS

 FZ200 SX730 HS 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Panasonic FZ200

 SX730 HS FZ200 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX730 HS has got physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ200 has dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SX730 HS against the FZ200.

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX730 HS and FZ200 is 88 and 65 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The image here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX730 HS and FZ200.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX730 HS to offer you extra detail having its extra 8.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer SX730 HS is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ200 as a Portrait photography camera
48
you can focus manually
decent MP (20.3MP)
features face detection focus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
48
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Street photography advice
Panasonic FZ200 Street photography advice
69
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (300 grams)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (588 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX730 HS
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ200
48
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20.3MP)
features tracking autofocus
low frames per second (5.9 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (250 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
46
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery power (540 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX730 HS
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ200
72
lighter than competition (300g)
connects via bluetooth
decent MP (20.3 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery (250 per charge)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
55
great battery power (540 per charge)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (588g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Landscape photography features
Panasonic FZ200 Landscape photography features
50
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20.3MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery (250 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
48
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
great battery power (540 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ200 as a Vlogging camera
74
pretty wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (300g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have external mic jack
63
really wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone jack
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition in class (588 grams)
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Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Panasonic FZ200
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2017-04-06 2012-07-18
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,312 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.9 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 13.50 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/4000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 300 gr (0.66 lb) 588 gr (1.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 37
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 114
Other
Battery life 250 photos 540 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $399 $499