Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic TS30

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon SX730 HS versus Panasonic TS30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and TS30 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was brought out 2 years later than the TS30 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX730 HS grades versus the TS30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX730 HS provides outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Panasonic TS30 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SX730 HS against the TS30.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX730 HS and TS30 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX730 HS and TS30.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX730 HS to resolve greater detail having its extra 4.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern SX730 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.