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Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
51
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS35 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
  • Launched April 2017
  • Superseded the Canon SX720 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX740 HS
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS30
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS40
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Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Canon SX730 HS and Panasonic ZS35, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and ZS35 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was brought out 3 years after the ZS35 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX730 HS matches up against the ZS35 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Panasonic ZS35

 SX730 HS ZS35 
AnnouncedApril 2017January 2014More modern by 40 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Canon SX730 HS

 ZS35 SX730 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Panasonic ZS35

 SX730 HS ZS35 
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX730 HS features outer measurements 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 ZS35 has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX730 HS compared to the ZS35.

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX730 HS and ZS35 is 88 and 89 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The pic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX730 HS and ZS35.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX730 HS to show more detail having its extra 4.3MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger SX730 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography highlights
48
focusing manually
MP count good (20.3 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
37
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX730 HS
Street photography with Panasonic ZS35
69
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (300g)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
68
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (305 grams)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography features
48
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20.3 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (250 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
53
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX730 HS
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS35
72
lighter than average (300 grams)
connects via bluetooth
MP count good (20.3MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (960mm)
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery (250 per charge)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than average in class (305g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography advice
50
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20.3 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery (250 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
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reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging information
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relatively wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (300g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of microphone jack
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (305 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
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Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Panasonic ZS35
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2017-04-06 2014-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 21
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.9 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 300 gr (0.66 pounds) 305 gr (0.67 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" 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 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $399 $300