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Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic LF1

Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
59
Overall
51
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
55
Overall
43

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic LF1 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
  • Released April 2017
  • Older Model is Canon SX720 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX740 HS
Panasonic LF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 192g - 103 x 62 x 28mm
  • Revealed November 2013
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Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic LF1 Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Canon SX730 HS and Panasonic LF1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and LF1 (12MP) and the SX730 HS (1/2.3") and LF1 (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX730 HS was announced 3 years after the LF1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX730 HS scores versus the LF1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Panasonic LF1

 SX730 HS LF1 
RevealedApril 2017November 2013More modern by 41 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k920kSharper display (+2k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Canon SX730 HS

 LF1 SX730 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Panasonic LF1

 SX730 HS LF1 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic LF1 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX730 HS enjoys exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Panasonic LF1 has proportions of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX730 HS and the LF1.

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic LF1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX730 HS and LF1 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic LF1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic LF1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The picture here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX730 HS and LF1.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX730 HS with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Canon SX730 HS will show greater detail with its extra 8.3MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The newer SX730 HS will have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic LF1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX730 HS
Portrait photography with Panasonic LF1
47
manual focus
good MP (20.3 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
41
manual focus
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LF1 as a Street photography camera
69
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (300g)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Sports photography factors
Panasonic LF1 Sports photography factors
48
excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20.3 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second low (5.9 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (250 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX730 HS
Travel photography with Panasonic LF1
72
lighter than average (300g)
connects via bluetooth
good MP (20.3 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (960mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (250 shots)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
64
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Landscape photography factors
Panasonic LF1 Landscape photography factors
49
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20.3 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery pack (250 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
53
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LF1 as a Vlogging camera
74
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (300g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
missing mic port
36
relatively wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic socket
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Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic LF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Panasonic LF1
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2017-04-06 2013-11-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/2.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.9fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 pounds) 192g (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 52
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 211
Other
Battery life 250 pictures 250 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $399 $500