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Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
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Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
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Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS10 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
  • Replaced the Canon SX720 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX740 HS
Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
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Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon SX730 HS versus Panasonic ZS10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and ZS10 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was brought out 6 years later than the ZS10 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX730 HS grades vs the ZS10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Panasonic ZS10

 SX730 HS ZS10 
IntroducedApril 2017January 2011Fresher by 76 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Canon SX730 HS

 ZS10 SX730 HS 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Panasonic ZS10

 SX730 HS ZS10 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX730 HS comes with outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS10 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX730 HS versus Panasonic ZS10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SX730 HS and the ZS10.

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX730 HS and ZS10 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX730 HS and ZS10.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon SX730 HS to provide you with greater detail having its extra 6.3MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern SX730 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
good MP (20.3 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Street photography camera
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screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (300 grams)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than average in class (219 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS10 Sports photography features
48
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20.3 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (250 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (260 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than average in class (300g)
supports bluetooth
good MP (20.3MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (960mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery power (250 shots)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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lighter than average in class (219 grams)
includes focus via touch
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (260 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography details
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has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20.3 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery power (250 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery pack (260 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX730 HS
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS10
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decently wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (300 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of external mic socket
34
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (219g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone support
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Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Panasonic ZS10
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2017-04-06 2011-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 Venus Engine FHD
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 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.9 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 300 grams (0.66 lbs) 219 grams (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 260 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $399 $350