Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic SZ10

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic SZ10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and SZ10 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was announced 2 years later than the SZ10 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX730 HS scores against the SZ10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX730 HS Gallery and Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX730 HS has physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ10 has measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic SZ10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SX730 HS vs the SZ10.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX730 HS and SZ10 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX730 HS and SZ10.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX730 HS to render more detail with its extra 4.3MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The younger SX730 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.