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Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
88 Imaging
47 Features
59 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93 Imaging
40 Features
43 Overall
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Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS25 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 ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS30
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Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Canon SX730 HS and Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and ZS25 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was launched 4 years after the ZS25 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX730 HS matches up versus the ZS25 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Panasonic ZS25

		

		

			
 SX730 HS ZS25 
LaunchedApril 2017January 2013More modern by 52 months
Manually focus  More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Canon SX730 HS

		

		

			
 ZS25 SX730 HS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Panasonic ZS25

		

		

			
 SX730 HS ZS25 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Touch friendly display  Absent Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX730 HS features 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) whilst the Panasonic ZS25 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
See the Canon SX730 HS and Panasonic ZS25 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SX730 HS and the ZS25.
Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX730 HS and ZS25 is 88 and 93 respectively.
Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The pic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX730 HS and ZS25.
As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX730 HS to offer more detail utilizing its extra 4.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger SX730 HS should have an advantage in sensor technology.
	
			Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon SX730 HS as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic ZS25 as a Portrait photography camera
48
 manual focus
 good MP (20.3 megapixels)
 provides face detect focusing
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
32
 MP count decent (16MP)
 no manual focus
 no external flash support
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
 Canon SX730 HS as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic ZS25 as a Street photography camera
69
 tilting screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (300 grams)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
66
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides focus by touch
 lighter than others (193g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX730 HS Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography factors
48
 amazing zoom range (24-960mm  40.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (20.3MP)
 provides tracking focus
 max frames per second low (5.9 frames per second)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery life (250 CIPA)
 does not have phase detect AF
45
 excellent zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery (260 shots)
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon SX730 HS as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic ZS25 as a Travel photography camera
72
 lighter than competitors in class (300g)
 has bluetooth
 good MP (20.3 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 selfie friendly screen
 fairly wide (24mm)
 very long reach (960mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 low battery life (250 CIPA)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
 lighter than others (193 grams)
 provides focus by touch
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (480mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 terrible battery (260 shots)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX730 HS Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography information
50
 manual focus
 fairly wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (20.3MP)
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 low battery life (250 CIPA)
 no Time Lapse recording
43
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 terrible battery (260 CIPA)
 does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX730 HS Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging details
74
 fairly wide (24mm)
 selfie friendly screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competitors in class (300 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 no mic support
34
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than others (193 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 does not have microphone socket
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Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Panasonic ZS25
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Other name - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2017-04-06 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 -
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 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting rate 5.9fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 300g (0.66 lb) 193g (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 260 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $399 $300