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Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS3

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS3 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
  • Announced April 2017
  • Previous Model is Canon SX720 HS
  • Renewed by Canon SX740 HS
Panasonic ZS3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ7
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Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and ZS3 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX730 HS was released 8 years after the ZS3 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the SX730 HS grades vs the ZS3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Panasonic ZS3

 SX730 HS ZS3 
IntroducedApril 2017May 2009More modern by 97 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Canon SX730 HS

 ZS3 SX730 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Panasonic ZS3

 SX730 HS ZS3 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX730 HS enjoys outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS3 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SX730 HS against the ZS3.

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX730 HS and ZS3 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS3 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX730 HS and ZS3.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX730 HS to give greater detail as a result of its extra 10.3MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SX730 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS3 sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS3 Portrait photography info
48
focusing manually
MP count decent (20.3MP)
has face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
19
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Street photography features
Panasonic ZS3 Street photography features
69
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (300 grams)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (229 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Sports photography camera
48
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20.3MP)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (250 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS3 Travel photography factors
72
lighter than others (300g)
supports bluetooth
MP count decent (20.3MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (960mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery pack (250 shots)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
63
lighter than others (229g)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS3 Landscape photography advice
50
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20.3MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery pack (250 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
35
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Vlogging camera
74
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (300g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of mic port
30
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (229g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
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Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Panasonic ZS3
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ7
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2017-04-06 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.3-4.9
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 922 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.9 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
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 300 gr (0.66 lb) 229 gr (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" 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 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $399 $200