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Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FZ35

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
Portability
72
Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FZ35 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
  • Introduced April 2017
  • Older Model is Canon SX720 HS
  • Later Model is Canon SX740 HS
Panasonic FZ35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 397g - 118 x 76 x 89mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ38
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Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FZ35 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Canon SX730 HS versus Panasonic FZ35, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and FZ35 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was brought out 6 years later than the FZ35 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX730 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX730 HS matches up versus the FZ35 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Panasonic FZ35

 SX730 HS FZ35 
AnnouncedApril 2017July 2010Fresher by 83 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Canon SX730 HS

 FZ35 SX730 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Panasonic FZ35

 SX730 HS FZ35 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FZ35 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX730 HS has physical dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ35 has specifications of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX730 HS versus Panasonic FZ35 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SX730 HS versus the FZ35.

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FZ35 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX730 HS and FZ35 is 88 and 72 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FZ35 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FZ35 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The photograph underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX730 HS and FZ35.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX730 HS to offer you greater detail having its extra 8.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger SX730 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FZ35 sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ35 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20.3 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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manual focus
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Street photography advice
Panasonic FZ35 Street photography advice
69
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (300g)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Sports photography features
Panasonic FZ35 Sports photography features
48
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20.3MP)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (5.9 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (250 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Travel photography information
Panasonic FZ35 Travel photography information
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lighter than competition (300g)
has bluetooth
megapixel count decent (20.3MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (960mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (250 CIPA)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
very long reach (486mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ35 as a Landscape photography camera
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has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20.3MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery power (250 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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manual focus
pretty wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Vlogging features
Panasonic FZ35 Vlogging features
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reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (300 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have mic socket
26
pretty wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FZ35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Panasonic FZ35
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FZ38
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2017-04-06 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 Venus Engine V
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.9 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 8.50 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 300g (0.66 lbs) 397g (0.88 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $399 $999