Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic S3

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic S3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and S3 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was manufactured 6 years after the S3 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX730 HS scores vs the S3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX730 HS Gallery and Panasonic S3 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX730 HS offers outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Panasonic S3 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX730 HS and the S3.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX730 HS and S3 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The image below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX730 HS and S3.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon SX730 HS to produce extra detail due to its extra 6.3MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent SX730 HS provides a benefit in sensor innovation.