Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic SZ7

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").

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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.

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.

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.

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.