Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS35

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX730 HS Gallery and Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.

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).

Check the Canon SX730 HS and Panasonic ZS35 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.