Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic LZ30

The following is a extensive overview of the Canon SX730 HS versus Panasonic LZ30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and LZ30 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was brought out 4 years after the LZ30 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX730 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX730 HS matches up vs the LZ30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX730 HS Gallery and Panasonic LZ30 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX730 HS comes with exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ30 has proportions of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SX730 HS vs the LZ30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX730 HS and LZ30 is 88 and 66 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The image below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX730 HS and LZ30.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX730 HS to provide you with extra detail having its extra 4.3MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX730 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.