Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic S2

Here, we will be looking at the Canon SX730 HS versus Panasonic S2, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and S2 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was announced 5 years later than the S2 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX730 HS scores against the S2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX730 HS has got physical 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) whilst the Panasonic S2 has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the SX730 HS vs the S2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX730 HS and S2 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The graphic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX730 HS and S2.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon SX730 HS to produce extra detail with its extra 6.3MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX730 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.