Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FZ200

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX730 HS Gallery and Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.

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).

Look at the Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.