Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS1

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Canon SX730 HS and Panasonic ZS1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the SX730 HS (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX730 HS was manufactured 8 years after the ZS1 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX730 HS matches up versus the ZS1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX730 HS Gallery and Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX730 HS comes with outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS1 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX730 HS and Panasonic ZS1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SX730 HS and the ZS1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX730 HS and ZS1 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX730 HS and ZS1.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX730 HS because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Canon SX730 HS will give extra detail due to its extra 10.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The newer SX730 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.