Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS5

The following is a in depth comparison of the Canon SX730 HS and Panasonic ZS5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and ZS5 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was brought out 6 years after the ZS5 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX730 HS matches up vs the ZS5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX730 HS Gallery and Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX730 HS enjoys outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS5 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SX730 HS and the ZS5.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX730 HS and ZS5 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The image here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX730 HS and ZS5.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon SX730 HS to give you greater detail having its extra 8.3MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer SX730 HS will have an edge in sensor technology.