Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic SZ1

On this page, we are matching up the Canon SX730 HS versus Panasonic SZ1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and SZ1 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was brought out 5 years later than the SZ1 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX730 HS matches up vs the SZ1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX730 HS Gallery and Panasonic SZ1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX730 HS comes with outside measurements 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 SZ1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SX730 HS against the SZ1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX730 HS and SZ1 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX730 HS and SZ1.

As you can see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX730 HS to provide more detail having its extra 4.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher SX730 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.