Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FZ35
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Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FZ35 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FZ35 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Panasonic FZ35
SX730 HS | FZ35 | |||
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Announced | April 2017 | ![]() | July 2010 | Fresher by 83 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Canon SX730 HS
FZ35 | SX730 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Panasonic FZ35
SX730 HS | FZ35 | |||
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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.
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.

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic FZ35 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 | |
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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 |