Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX730 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40

Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX730 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 [S]ave

Attribute	Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 ×	Canon PowerShot SX730 HS ×
General
Model	Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40	Canon PowerShot SX730 HS
Brand	Panasonic	Canon
Manufacturer url	https://www.panasonic.com	https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model number	ZS40	SX730 HS
Alternate model number(s)	tz60	-
Camera format	Compact	Compact
Release year (year)	2014	2017
Tripod mount	+	+
Length (mm)	111	110
Width (mm)	34	40
Height (mm)	64	64
Weight (g)	240	300
Waterproof	-	-
Predecessor	-	Canon SX720 HS
Successor	-	Canon SX740 HS
Image Sensor
Sensor type	CMOS	CMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)	18.1	20.3
Sensor format	1/2.3 inch	1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)	28.07	28.07
Sensor width (mm)	6.17	6.17
Sensor height (mm)	4.55	4.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)	1.26	1.19
Aspect ratio	4:3	4:3
Color filter type	RGBG	RGBG
Anti aliasing filter	-	None
Self-cleaning	-	-
Sensor shift image stabilization	-	-
On-sensor phase detect	-	-
Dxo sensor score	36	-
Dxo color depth score (bit)	19	-
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)	10.6	-
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)	117	-
Image Capture
Image resolution	1536 x 1536(2.4 mp 1:1) 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9) 1920 x 1920(3.7 mp 1:1) 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other) 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3) 2448 x 2448(6.0 mp 1:1) 2560 x 1440(3.7 mp 16:9) 2560 x 1712(4.4 mp 3:2) 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3) 2992 x 2992(9.0 mp 1:1) 3264 x 1840(6.0 mp other) 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2) 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3) 3664 x 3664(13.4 mp 1:1) 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9) 4000 x 2672(10.7 mp 3:2) 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3) 480 x 480(0.2 mp 1:1) 4896 x 2752(13.5 mp 16:9) 4896 x 3264(16.0 mp 3:2) 4896 x 3672(18.0 mp 4:3) 640 x 360(0.2 mp 16:9) 640 x 424(0.3 mp other) 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)	1536 x 1536(2.4 mp 1:1) 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9) 2048 x 1368(2.8 mp 3:2) 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3) 2736 x 2736(7.5 mp 1:1) 3648 x 2048(7.5 mp 16:9) 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2) 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3) 3888 x 3888(15.1 mp 1:1) 480 x 480(0.2 mp 1:1) 5184 x 2912(15.1 mp 16:9) 5184 x 3456(17.9 mp 3:2) 5184 x 3888(20.2 mp 4:3) 640 x 360(0.2 mp 16:9) 640 x 424(0.3 mp other) 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format	jpeg (exif v2.3) mpo raw raw+jpeg	jpeg (exif 2.3)
Continuous-mode (fps)	10	5.9
Video Capture
Can take movies	+	+
Movie resolution	1280x720 1280x720 1920x1080 640x480 640x480	1280x720 1920x1080 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)	240	60
Image Storage
Movie file format	AVCHD or MP4 with stereo audio	MP4 (Image data: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio data: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Monaural))
Composite video out	+	-
Ntsc/pal switchable video	-	-
Hd video out	+	+
Hd video connection	HDMI	HDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens	LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR, 12 elements in 9 groups with 5 Aspherical elements, 10 Aspherical surfaces and 3 ED elements	Canon Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)	24.00 - 720.00	24.00 - 960.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)	3.00 - 129.00	3.00 - 172.00
Zoom ratio (x)	30	40
Aperture range (f)	0.16 - 0.30	0.12 - 0.30
Integrated nd filter	-	-
Min focus range (cm)	50	5
Macro focus range (cm)	-	1 - 50
Optical image stabilization	+	+
Digital zoom	+	+
Digital zoom values (x)	4	4
Auto Focus
Auto focus	+	+
Auto focus type	Contrast Detect: Face / AF Tracking / 23pt / 1pt / Spot / Touch Area	Contrast Detection; Face Detect AiAF, Single AF point (center or face select and track)
Auto focus assist light	+	+
Manual focus	+	+
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	EVF / LCD	No / LCD
Viewfinder type	EVF: 0.2-inch, 200K dots equiv. LCD; 100% Coverage, Lens 19.6x Magnification: Approx. 2.56x / 0.46x (35 mm camera equivalent)	-
Focus peaking	+	-
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)	0.46	-
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)	2.56	-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder	+	-
Rear display	+	+
Rear display size (inch)	3	3
Rear display resolution (dots)	920,000	921,600
Touchscreen	-	-
Articulating screen	-	+
Tilt swivel screen	-	-
Selfie screen	-	+
Max playback zoom (x)	16	10
Top deck display	-	-
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)	3,200	3,200
Minimum iso (native)	100	80
Iso settings	Auto, iISO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, High Sensitivity mode (ISO 1600-6400); Extended ISO	Auto (80-1600), ISO 80-3200
Auto iso mode	+	+
White balance settings	auto cloudy daylight incandescent shade white set	auto (including face detection wb) cloudy custom daylight fluorescent fluorescent h light bulb
Shutter speed range (s)	1/2000 - 30	1/3200 - 15
Bulb mode	-	-
Exposure compensation	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes	Intelligent Multiple, Center Weighted, Spot	Evaluative (linked to Face Detection AF frame), Centre-weighted average, Spot (center)
Program auto exposure	+	+
Aperture priority	+	+
Shutter priority	+	+
Full manual exposure	+	+
Creative exposure modes	Panorama Shot, Scene (Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Handheld Night Shot,Food, Baby1, Baby2	Creative Shot, Portrait, Smile, Wink Self-timer, Face Self-timer, Self-Portrait, Smooth Skin, Sports, Handheld Night Scene, Low Light
Self timer (s)	2 10	2 10
High resolution composite	-	-
Flash
Built-in flash	+	+
Flash modes	auto auto/red-eye reduction forced off forced on slow sync./red-eye reduction	auto off on slow synchro
Flash range description	Auto ISO: 0.6 - 6.4m (Wide), 1.0 - 3.3m (Tele)	Auto ISO: 1.6 - 13.1 ft. (W), 1.6 - 6.6 ft. (T) / (50cm - 4.0m (W), 50cm - 2.0m (T))
Max flash sync (s)	-	1/2000
Flash exposure compensation	-	+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
Built-in wireless flash control	-	-
Usable memory types	sd sdhc sdx	sd sdhc sdx
Uhs support	-	UHS-I
Dual card slots	-	-
Raw capture support	+	-
Uncompressed format	raw raw+jpeg	-
Included memory (MB)	12	-
Included memory type	Internal	-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi	+	+
NFC	-	+
Bluetooth	-	+
Built-in gps	+	-
Microphone jack	-	-
Headphone jack	-	-
External connections	usb 2.0 high speed wifi	bluetooth usb 2.0 high speed wifi
Pictbridge compliant	+	+
Dpof compliant	+	+
Remote control	+	+
Remote control type	via wi-fi	via wi-fi / bluetooth
Connections (extended)	built-in gps built-in wi-fi with nfc micro (type-d) hdmi	micro (type-d) hdmi micro-b usb
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)	10	5.9
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)	6	-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)	300	250
Battery life, video (minutes)	-	50
Battery form factor	Proprietary	Proprietary NB-13L
Usable battery types	1250mah lithium-ion rechargeable 3.6v	lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included	1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary NB-13L Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)	+	+
Dedicated battery charger included	-	+
Internal charging supported	-	+
Software
Included software	adobe reader loiloscope (trial version) photofunstudio 9.3 pe	-
Miscellaneous
Notes and features	30x zoom with optical image stabilization, EVF, 1080p60 video, 10fps full-res burst shooting, built-in Wi-Fi with NFC	Available in black or silver.