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Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
45
Overall
42

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic TS6 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
  • Renewed by Canon SX740 HS
Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS5
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Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon SX730 HS versus Panasonic TS6, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and TS6 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was brought out 2 years after the TS6 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX730 HS scores vs the TS6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Panasonic TS6

 SX730 HS TS6 
LaunchedApril 2017January 2015More modern by 28 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Canon SX730 HS

 TS6 SX730 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Panasonic TS6

 SX730 HS TS6 
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX730 HS has got exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Panasonic TS6 has specifications of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX730 HS versus Panasonic TS6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX730 HS versus the TS6.

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX730 HS and TS6 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The image underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX730 HS and TS6.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon SX730 HS to show more detail having its extra 4.3MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher SX730 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX730 HS
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS6
48
you can focus manually
good resolution (20.3 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
37
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Street photography info
Panasonic TS6 Street photography info
69
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Sports photography information
Panasonic TS6 Sports photography information
48
great zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20.3MP)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (5.9 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (250 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
48
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery (370 per charge)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Travel photography camera
72
lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
has bluetooth
good resolution (20.3MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (250 shots)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
73
good battery (370 per charge)
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography advice
50
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20.3 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery power (250 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
52
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment proofing
good battery (370 shots)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Vlogging info
Panasonic TS6 Vlogging info
74
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (300g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have mic socket
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone socket
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Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Panasonic TS6
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FT6
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2017-04-06 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
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 20.3MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
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
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate 5.9 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 300g (0.66 pounds) 214g (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 photos 370 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $399 $300