Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FZ35

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX730 HS Gallery & Panasonic FZ35 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.