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Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
51
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs

Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Replaced the Canon SX720 HS
  • Renewed by Canon SX740 HS
Panasonic FZ28
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon SX730 HS versus Panasonic FZ28, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and FZ28 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was unveiled 8 years after the FZ28 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX730 HS scores against the FZ28 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Panasonic FZ28

 SX730 HS FZ28 
RevealedApril 2017January 2009More modern by 101 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Canon SX730 HS

 FZ28 SX730 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Panasonic FZ28

 SX730 HS FZ28 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX730 HS provides physical dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ28 has proportions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX730 HS versus Panasonic FZ28 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SX730 HS vs the FZ28.

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX730 HS and FZ28 is 88 and 72 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The pic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX730 HS and FZ28.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon SX730 HS to offer extra detail having an extra 10.3MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer SX730 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Portrait photography information
Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography information
48
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20.3MP)
offers face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
manual focus
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Street photography advice
Panasonic FZ28 Street photography advice
69
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (300 grams)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Sports photography details
Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography details
48
excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20.3MP)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (250 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
33
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX730 HS
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ28
72
lighter than competition (300 grams)
connects via bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (20.3 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (960mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (250 shots)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
52
flash built-in
quite wide (27mm)
long reach (486mm)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography highlights
50
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20.3 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery (250 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
40
manual focus
quite wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Vlogging camera
74
rather wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (300g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have mic socket
24
quite wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
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Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Panasonic FZ28
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2017-04-06 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.9 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 300 gr (0.66 pounds) 417 gr (0.92 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 27
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 17.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 79
Other
Battery life 250 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $399 $599