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Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
51
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Canon SX730 HS
(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
  • Old Model is Canon SX720 HS
  • Updated by Canon SX740 HS
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS2
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Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon SX730 HS versus Panasonic TS1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and TS1 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was unveiled 8 years later than the TS1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX730 HS matches up vs the TS1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Panasonic TS1

 SX730 HS TS1 
LaunchedApril 2017January 2009More recent by 100 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Canon SX730 HS

 TS1 SX730 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Panasonic TS1

 SX730 HS TS1 
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX730 HS enjoys outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Panasonic TS1 has dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SX730 HS versus the TS1.

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX730 HS and TS1 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through specs. The visual below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX730 HS and TS1.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX730 HS to produce more detail having an extra 8.3MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer SX730 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Portrait photography camera
48
manual focus
good MP (20.3 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
20
no manual focus
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX730 HS
Street photography with Panasonic TS1
69
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (300 grams)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX730 HS
Sports photography with Panasonic TS1
48
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20.3 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.9 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (250 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Travel photography camera
72
lighter than competition (300g)
has bluetooth
good MP (20.3MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery life (250 CIPA)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
61
weather proof
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Landscape photography features
Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography features
50
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20.3 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery life (250 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Vlogging info
Panasonic TS1 Vlogging info
74
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (300 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
missing external microphone socket
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
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Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Panasonic TS1
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2017-04-06 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.9 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 300 grams (0.66 lbs) 189 grams (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $399 $380