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Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS30

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
51
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS30 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
  • Released April 2017
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX720 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX740 HS
Panasonic ZS30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ40
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS25
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS35
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Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon SX730 HS versus Panasonic ZS30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and the ZS30 (18MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was announced 4 years later than the ZS30 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX730 HS scores against the ZS30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Panasonic ZS30

 SX730 HS ZS30 
RevealedApril 2017January 2013Fresher by 52 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k920kSharper screen (+2k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Canon SX730 HS

 ZS30 SX730 HS 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Panasonic ZS30

 SX730 HS ZS30 
Screen size3"3"Same screen size

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX730 HS enjoys exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS30 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SX730 HS against the ZS30.

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX730 HS and ZS30 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The graphic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX730 HS and ZS30.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX730 HS to show greater detail with its extra 2.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger SX730 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS30 sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS30 Portrait photography factors
48
focusing manually
decent MP (20.3MP)
has face detect focusing
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
33
MP count good (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Street photography info
Panasonic ZS30 Street photography info
69
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (198 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS30 Sports photography information
48
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20.3 megapixels)
has tracking focus
max frames per second low (5.9 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (250 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
46
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
includes tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (260 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX730 HS
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS30
72
lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
supports bluetooth
decent MP (20.3MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (960mm)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery (250 shots)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition in class (198 grams)
offers focus by touch
MP count good (18MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery power (260 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS30 Landscape photography information
50
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20.3 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery (250 shots)
missing Timelapse function
44
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery power (260 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS30 Vlogging highlights
74
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (300g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
missing microphone jack
35
relatively wide (24mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (198 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of external mic port
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Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Panasonic ZS30
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ40
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2017-04-06 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 20.3MP 18MP
Anti alias 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
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.9 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 300 gr (0.66 lbs) 198 gr (0.44 lbs)
Physical 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 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 photographs 260 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $399 $250