Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic SZ7
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Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic SZ7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
- 300g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
- Introduced April 2017
- Superseded the Canon SX720 HS
- Later Model is Canon SX740 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Introduced January 2012

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic SZ7 Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Canon SX730 HS versus Panasonic SZ7, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and SZ7 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX730 HS was released 5 years later than the SZ7 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX730 HS scores vs the SZ7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic SZ7 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX730 HS Gallery & Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Panasonic SZ7
SX730 HS | SZ7 | |||
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Introduced | April 2017 | ![]() | January 2012 | More recent by 64 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+462k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Canon SX730 HS
SZ7 | SX730 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Panasonic SZ7
SX730 HS | SZ7 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon SX730 HS comes with exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ7 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX730 HS versus Panasonic SZ7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX730 HS and the SZ7.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX730 HS and SZ7 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX730 HS and SZ7.
As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon SX730 HS to provide more detail as a result of its extra 6.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger SX730 HS will have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX730 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2017-04-06 | 2012-01-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20.3 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-6.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 922k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.9 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 300 gr (0.66 lbs) | 133 gr (0.29 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 photos | 220 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $399 | $199 |