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Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic LZ20

Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
59
Overall
51
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
Portability
71
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic LZ20 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
  • Revealed April 2017
  • Succeeded the Canon SX720 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX740 HS
Panasonic LZ20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 499g - 120 x 76 x 80mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Renewed by Panasonic LZ30
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Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic LZ20 Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic LZ20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and LZ20 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was launched 4 years after the LZ20 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX730 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX730 HS grades vs the LZ20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Panasonic LZ20

 SX730 HS LZ20 
AnnouncedApril 2017July 2012Newer by 58 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Canon SX730 HS

 LZ20 SX730 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Panasonic LZ20

 SX730 HS LZ20 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic LZ20 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX730 HS provides external dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ20 has proportions of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX730 HS versus the LZ20.

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic LZ20 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX730 HS and LZ20 is 88 and 71 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic LZ20 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic LZ20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX730 HS and LZ20.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX730 HS to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 4.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher SX730 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic LZ20 sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Portrait photography factors
Panasonic LZ20 Portrait photography factors
47
focusing manually
decent MP (20.3 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
36
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX730 HS
Street photography with Panasonic LZ20
69
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (300 grams)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than average (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX730 HS
Sports photography with Panasonic LZ20
48
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20.3 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (5.9 fps)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (250 shots)
no phase detect AF
47
great zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Travel photography information
Panasonic LZ20 Travel photography information
72
lighter than average (300g)
has bluetooth
decent MP (20.3MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (960mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (250 CIPA)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
58
better than average battery life (380 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (525mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (499g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Landscape photography factors
Panasonic LZ20 Landscape photography factors
49
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20.3 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery pack (250 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
45
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Vlogging information
Panasonic LZ20 Vlogging information
74
reasonably wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (300g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of mic port
25
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than average (499g)
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Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic LZ20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Panasonic LZ20
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2017-04-06 2012-07-18
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 -
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.9 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720p ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 300g (0.66 lb) 499g (1.10 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photos 380 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $399 $250