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Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic TS25 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
  • Announced April 2017
  • Replaced the Canon SX720 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX740 HS
Panasonic TS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
Photography Glossary

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic TS25, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and TS25 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was unveiled 4 years after the TS25 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX730 HS grades versus the TS25 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Panasonic TS25

 SX730 HS TS25 
IntroducedApril 2017January 2013Newer by 52 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Canon SX730 HS

 TS25 SX730 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Panasonic TS25

 SX730 HS TS25 
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX730 HS provides 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 TS25 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic TS25 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX730 HS vs the TS25.

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX730 HS and TS25 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The picture here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX730 HS and TS25.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon SX730 HS to render extra detail having an extra 4.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent SX730 HS provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Portrait photography info
Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography info
48
you can focus manually
decent MP (20.3MP)
supports face detect autofocus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Street photography factors
Panasonic TS25 Street photography factors
69
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (300g)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than others (144 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS25 Sports photography highlights
48
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20.3 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (5.9 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (250 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX730 HS
Travel photography with Panasonic TS25
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lighter than competition (300g)
has bluetooth
decent MP (20.3 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (960mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (250 CIPA)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than others (144 grams)
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Landscape photography camera
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you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20.3 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery pack (250 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
42
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Vlogging factors
Panasonic TS25 Vlogging factors
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reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (300 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
missing mic socket
31
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (144 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Panasonic TS25
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT25
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2017-04-06 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.9fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 grams (0.66 lbs) 144 grams (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" 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 photographs 250 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $399 $180