Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic SZ8

In this write-up, we are looking at the Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic SZ8, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and SZ8 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was introduced 3 years after the SZ8 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX730 HS matches up versus the SZ8 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX730 HS Gallery & Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX730 HS offers exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ8 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SX730 HS and the SZ8.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX730 HS and SZ8 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Usually, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The image here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX730 HS and SZ8.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX730 HS to deliver extra detail using its extra 4.3MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern SX730 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.