Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS30

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX730 HS Gallery & Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.

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.

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

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.