Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic TS5

Below is a extensive analysis of the Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic TS5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and TS5 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was revealed 3 years later than the TS5 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX730 HS grades versus the TS5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX730 HS comes with physical 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 TS5 has specifications of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SX730 HS and the TS5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX730 HS and TS5 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The visual here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX730 HS and TS5.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon SX730 HS to provide extra detail because of its extra 4.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer SX730 HS should have an advantage in sensor tech.