Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS15

Following is a extended assessment of the Canon SX730 HS versus Panasonic ZS15, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and ZS15 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The SX730 HS was announced 4 years after the ZS15 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX730 HS scores against the ZS15 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX730 HS Gallery and Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX730 HS has got external dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS15 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX730 HS versus Panasonic ZS15 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX730 HS versus the ZS15.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX730 HS and ZS15 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The pic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX730 HS and ZS15.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX730 HS to provide you with more detail with its extra 8.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger SX730 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.