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Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS100

Portability
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Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 front
Portability
87
Imaging
53
Features
65
Overall
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Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS100 Key Specs

Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 300g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Launched April 2017
  • Older Model is Canon SX720 HS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX740 HS
Panasonic ZS100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-250mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 312g - 111 x 65 x 44mm
  • Launched January 2016
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ100
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS200
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Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS100 Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and the ZS100 (20MP) is very close but the SX730 HS (1/2.3") and ZS100 (1") feature totally different sensor size.

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The SX730 HS was released 16 months after the ZS100 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX730 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX730 HS grades against the ZS100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Panasonic ZS100

 SX730 HS ZS100 
LaunchedApril 2017January 2016Newer by 16 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Canon SX730 HS

 ZS100 SX730 HS 
Display resolution1040k922kClearer display (+118k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Panasonic ZS100

 SX730 HS ZS100 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS100 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX730 HS comes with exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS100 has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX730 HS compared to the ZS100.

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX730 HS and ZS100 is 88 and 87 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The pic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX730 HS and ZS100.

All in all, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX730 HS featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Canon SX730 HS will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 0.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer SX730 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX730 HS
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS100
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you can focus manually
good megapixels (20.3MP)
supports face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Street photography details
Panasonic ZS100 Street photography details
69
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (300 grams)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
78
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
supports touch focus
lighter than others (312 grams)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS100 Sports photography features
48
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20.3 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max fps low (5.9 fps)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (250 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
68
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS100 Travel photography information
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lighter than competitors (300g)
connects via bluetooth
good megapixels (20.3MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (250 per charge)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
75
lighter than others (312 grams)
supports touch focus
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS100 as a Landscape photography camera
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you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20.3MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery life (250 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
68
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS100 Vlogging highlights
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quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (300 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have microphone socket
36
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than others (312 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic port
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Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Panasonic ZS100
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2017-04-06 2016-01-05
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS MOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Min boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.9 frames/s 9.9 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 8.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 @ 60p/60i/30p/24p, 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 300 grams (0.66 lb) 312 grams (0.69 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 559
Other
Battery life 250 photos 300 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $399 $700