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Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
51
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs

Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX720 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX740 HS
Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS2
  • Updated by Panasonic TS4
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Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic TS3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and TS3 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was announced 5 years later than the TS3 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX730 HS matches up against the TS3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Panasonic TS3

 SX730 HS TS3 
RevealedApril 2017August 2011Fresher by 69 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Canon SX730 HS

 TS3 SX730 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Panasonic TS3

 SX730 HS TS3 
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX730 HS features external dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS3 has proportions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SX730 HS versus the TS3.

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX730 HS and TS3 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX730 HS and TS3.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX730 HS to show more detail with its extra 8.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger SX730 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Portrait photography information
Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography information
48
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20.3MP)
comes with face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Street photography details
Panasonic TS3 Street photography details
69
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (300g)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS3 Sports photography factors
48
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20.3MP)
comes with tracking focus
low fps (5.9 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (250 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery life (310 per charge)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps low (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS3 Travel photography highlights
72
lighter than average (300 grams)
supports bluetooth
megapixel count decent (20.3MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (960mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (250 shots)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
64
great battery life (310 per charge)
environment proofing
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography factors
50
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20.3 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery power (250 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
38
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
great battery life (310 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS3 Vlogging advice
74
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (300g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
missing mic socket
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
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Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Panasonic TS3
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT3
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2017-04-06 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.9 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 300g (0.66 lbs) 197g (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 pictures 310 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $399 $380