Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic SZ5

Let's look much closer at the Canon SX730 HS and Panasonic SZ5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and SZ5 (14MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was manufactured 4 years later than the SZ5 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX730 HS matches up against the SZ5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX730 HS Gallery and Panasonic SZ5 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX730 HS has got external 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 SZ5 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX730 HS and Panasonic SZ5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX730 HS compared to the SZ5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX730 HS and SZ5 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The photograph here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX730 HS and SZ5.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX730 HS to show greater detail due to its extra 6.3MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent SX730 HS should have an advantage in sensor technology.