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Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
51
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 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
  • Revealed April 2017
  • Replaced the Canon SX720 HS
  • Updated by Canon SX740 HS
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS50
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS70
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Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon SX730 HS versus Panasonic ZS60, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was announced 16 months after the ZS60 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX730 HS scores vs the ZS60 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Panasonic ZS60

 SX730 HS ZS60 
AnnouncedApril 2017January 2016More modern by 16 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Canon SX730 HS

 ZS60 SX730 HS 
Screen resolution1040k922kCrisper screen (+118k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Panasonic ZS60

 SX730 HS ZS60 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX730 HS offers external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS60 has sizing of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX730 HS versus Panasonic ZS60 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SX730 HS and the ZS60.

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX730 HS and ZS60 is 88 and 88 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The picture here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX730 HS and ZS60.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon SX730 HS to deliver more detail with its extra 2.3MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger SX730 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography info
48
has manual focus
MP count decent (20.3 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
53
manual focus
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX730 HS
Street photography with Panasonic ZS60
69
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (300 grams)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
71
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
offers touch focus
lighter than average (282 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX730 HS
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS60
48
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20.3 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second low (5.9 fps)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (250 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
offers tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Travel photography camera
72
lighter than others (300g)
supports bluetooth
MP count decent (20.3MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
no Timelapse function
low battery life (250 per charge)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
74
lighter than average (282 grams)
offers touch focus
decent megapixels (18MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Landscape photography camera
50
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20.3 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery life (250 shots)
no Timelapse function
59
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging factors
74
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (300g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no microphone socket
35
rather wide (24mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than average (282 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic support
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Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Panasonic ZS60
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2017-04-06 2016-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 Venus Engine
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.9fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 300 gr (0.66 lb) 282 gr (0.62 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 37
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.6
DXO Low light score not tested 109
Other
Battery life 250 pictures 320 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $399 $248