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Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS15

Portability
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Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
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Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS15 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
  • Revealed April 2017
  • Succeeded the Canon SX720 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX740 HS
Panasonic ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Launched June 2012
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS20
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Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Panasonic ZS15

 SX730 HS ZS15 
LaunchedApril 2017June 2012More modern by 59 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Canon SX730 HS

 ZS15 SX730 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Panasonic ZS15

 SX730 HS ZS15 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison

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

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS15 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS15 sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Portrait photography camera
48
has manual focus
decent MP (20.3MP)
features face detection focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
no manual focus
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Street photography information
Panasonic ZS15 Street photography information
69
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (300g)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (208 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Sports photography camera
48
excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20.3 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (5.9 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (250 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
36
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (260 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than others (300g)
supports bluetooth
decent MP (20.3MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (960mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (250 shots)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
61
lighter than competition in class (208g)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (260 shots)
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX730 HS
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS15
50
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20.3 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery power (250 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
37
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery power (260 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS15 Vlogging features
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reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (300 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
missing external mic socket
33
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (208g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic support
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Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Panasonic ZS15
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
Other name - Lumix DMC-TZ25
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2017-04-06 2012-06-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 megapixel 12 megapixel
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 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.9 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 300 grams (0.66 lbs) 208 grams (0.46 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 All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 shots 260 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $399 $279